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The Mallard Issue 325 November 2018

The Village Takes Part in the Nationrsquos Tribute

O n Sunday 11th November Great Massing-ham will be taking part in the Nationrsquos commemoration of the end of the First World War one hundred years ago

The proceedings will commence in St Maryrsquos Church at 515pm

with a restaging of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo from 2014 which commemorated the start of the war

For those who did not see this production last time lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo includes poems letters songs and music from 1914-1918 with graphic scenes to illustrate them Entrance is free but do-nations to the Royal British Legion are welcome

At the end of the production we will move to the village green and assemble around our beacon The Tribute to the Millions will then be read The beacon will be lit at 7pm and at 705pm our bells will join thousands of bells across the country as a lsquoCry for Peacersquo There will also be a display created from the impressive detailed research completed by Geoff Randall as Great Massinghamrsquos Historical Societyrsquos contribution to this important nationwide event This will be on show throughout the following week when the church is open Andrew Bickerton

Please join us at our village tribute that is part of this nationwide commemoration If you didnrsquot experience the 2014 performance of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo in the Church you must see it this time Those of you who did see it in 2014 will certainly want to see it again It was amazing Come along in plenty of time to make sure you have a good seat A display of research into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham will be set up in the Church from the 11th to the 20th November Come and have a look and read all about the sacrifices people from our village made in this lsquoWar to end all Warsrsquo The Church will be open daily Andrew Bickerton writeshelliphellip

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lsquoHistry Bitsrsquo A Very Ancient Terrier No for once wersquore not talking about dogs A terrier was a legal document establishing ownership of property and land in the centuries following Henry VIIIrsquos dissolution of the monasteries ndash the equivalent of todayrsquos Land Registry One such terrier relating to Massingham has survived and provides a unique insight into life in the village Dated 1732 it was drawn up by the then Rector Dr John Gardner following years of protest amp anger from the villagers Their unhappiness can be summed up in a single word Tithes Tithes were originally a tax payable in kind to the rector of one tenth of the produce of the land (crops sheep cattle etc) as payment for his services Universally unpopular they were payable by all parishioners from big farmers with large land holdings right down to little old ladies running a few geese on the village green Why should parishion-ers hand over a sizeable lump of their hard-earned produce to priests who at the timewere regarded not so much as holy men as lazy (amp often absent) leeches on society Our terrier gets straight to the heart of the matter Whereas there were formerly very great amp unhappy disputes between ye Rector of Great Massingham in ye county of Norfolk amp the inhabitants of ye said parish it was therefore at last mutually agreed that ye whole affair in debate should be left to arbitration which was accordingly done Despite the talk of arbitration Dr Gardner is clearly using the terrier to define and de-fend his right to a full and profitable career as the village tax collector and fortunately for us he goes into considerable detail in doing so Here are just a few of the things that were agreed by Dr Gardner and the arbitrators- That every parishioner having ten calves fallen within ye parish shall pay the tenth in kind as it falleth That every parishioner having a flock of sheep and lambs shall pay ye tenth lamb as they run at hurdles Any pa-rishioner having any foals fallen within ye parish shall pay for the Tythe of every such foal according to ancient custom thereof one penny Concerning Tythe milk every parishioner shall pay his first tythe (ie tenth) of all his milk cows upon the twelfth day of May in ye evening amp upon ye thirteenth of May in ye morning amp continue until Lammas Day in full payment of all Tythe milk for the year then passed I have further to observe that all ye houses beyond ye Parsonage-house towards Weasenham amp Ruffham have from long time past delivered their milk at ye Parsonage as Elizabeth Bubbier amp others are ready to testify I am told that there have formerly been tubs placed for the reception of Tythe Milk one at ye Great Stone by ye Stocks amp another upon the Greenhellip The terrier continues in a similar vein for several pages From it we learn amongst other things that a farmer named Carr lsquothrew downrsquo his milk in front of the Rector during a blazing row and no apology was given for two years that an earlier attempt by the Rector to charge Tythe payments on Droverrsquos cattle overnighting on the village green on their way to the Hempton Fair was unsuccessful that local shepherds were skilled at conceal-ing the exact number of lambs born to their ewes from the eagle eyes of their money-grabbing priest And that he was ever-present during shearing time to check that none of his share of the fleeces was lsquoclandestinely made off withrsquo The original document is now in the County Records Office in Norwich and makes fascinating reading It leaves just two questions unanswered Where exactly in the village were the stocks And what ex-actly was lsquothe Great Stone David Miller

Dr Gardner checks his flock

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bull Battlersquos Over bull lsquoHistryrsquo Bits bull Launch of Bumble bull Grassroots Malawi bull Craft amp Chat bull Mobile Library bull Village Hall Events bull West Norfolk Live bull Quiz Night bull Poker Night bull West Norfolk Wins bull Bowls Chairrsquos Report bull Tennis News

bull Gert amp Daisy Travel bull Reverend Judith bull Church News bull Church Services bull Historical Society bull FiftyFifty Sale bull School News bull Film Show bull Dates for your Diary

Editor Bev Randall Treasurer David Baines

Website Caroline Boyden

Deadline for the next issue

20th

November In this issue

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GRASSROOTS MALAWI The stalls on September 29th made pound250 This makes a fantastic amount raised this Summer on the Green to pound1500 Many thanks to all our supporters those who give and those who buy We couldnrsquot do it without you We made a massive donation of unsold items to Sue Ryder charity shop so hopefully these will help them to raise funds too

Hope to see you all again next year Grateful thanks Jenny Paul

and the children of Malawi

The Launch of lsquoBUMBLErsquo Despite disappointing numbers attending thirty-four copies of lsquoBUMBLErsquo were sold at the launch on 13th November raising pound102 to donate to Great Massingham and Harpley Primary Schools for wildlifeenvironmental projects So far responses to the book by those who have read it have been excellent If anyone wishes to purchase a copy of lsquoBUMBLErsquo they can do so on line and Google lsquoBumble by Andrew Bickertonrsquo Obviously these purchases will not include donations to our schools or be signed copies They will how-ever make an excellent Christmas present My thanks to Beverley Susie Shelley and Taylor for their help Andrew Bickerton

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Massingham Bowls Club Report 2018 This is my final report for Massingham Bowls Club as I will be standing down at the 31st October AGM I would like to thanks all bowls club members for their support over the past twenty years nine as Chair and eleven years as Secretary I wish my successor good luck in their new role and hope that the club will continue to prosper in the coming years 2018 was another successful season for Massingham Bowls Club and we continue to achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources Our achievements this season were as follows

bull The Brewery League team led by Colin Whitmore won the first division at their first attempt having been promoted from the second division last season also at their first attempt

bull The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin were runners-up again in the league

bull The Albert Victor B team led by Tony Williams finished fourth in division 4

Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village Hall in October this year which also brings welcome revenue to the hall and club Thanks for the organisation and success of this function should go to Malcolm Hipkin who spends a great deal of time making sure everything is in place and that it all runs smoothly The event was well attended and yielded a surplus in takings which will be added to the Albert Victor League funds Malcolm Hipkin and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor League next season if re-elected at the AGM in February The George Grief Trophy Pairs Competition (trophy was gifted to the club last year by Georgersquos family) took place in June organised by Vic Cross Pairs were selected at ran dom from the list of entrants The winning pair was Colin Whitmore and David Gagen The Derek Skipper Memorial Competition took place at Massingham in August this year and involved the A amp B teams from Massingham Bowls Club and teams from Houghton BC and Rougham BC This yearrsquos competition was again won by Massingham A as per usual the event was followed by a get-together in the Social Club with sandwiches etc provided by members of all three clubs Lena attended with her family and presented the trophy to Colin Whitmore captain of Massingham A for this event Sadly another ex-member of our club Janet Drewery passed away this year and our condolences were conveyed to her husband Derek and her family Janet played for Massingham bowls club for many years and was a founder member of the ladiesrsquo team but has suffered from ill health for a number of years A friendly lsquochallengersquo match against the Tennis Club was again played in August with about 12 bowls club members taking part and a similar number of tennis club members It took a similar format as last year with the tennis match being organised as 5-a-side so as not to be too strenuous followed by tennis club members playing bowls All enjoyed the experience This was followed by a barbeque amp refreshments and then a game of boules on an improvised pitch near the bowls pavilion Thanks to Annie Lawton and Ali Ward for their help with the planning and organising I think all players from both clubs enjoyed the day and it is planned to hold the event again in 2019 Malcolm Hipkin ran a Race Night solely for the Bowls Club this time A superb profit in excess of pound400 was raised for club funds The outdoor informal sessions continued on Mondays again this season Attendance at these sessions was patchy However those who have attended regularly have enjoyed the

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friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

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Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

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Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

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Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

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Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

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Massingham Historical Society Peter James 521 706

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

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Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

2

lsquoHistry Bitsrsquo A Very Ancient Terrier No for once wersquore not talking about dogs A terrier was a legal document establishing ownership of property and land in the centuries following Henry VIIIrsquos dissolution of the monasteries ndash the equivalent of todayrsquos Land Registry One such terrier relating to Massingham has survived and provides a unique insight into life in the village Dated 1732 it was drawn up by the then Rector Dr John Gardner following years of protest amp anger from the villagers Their unhappiness can be summed up in a single word Tithes Tithes were originally a tax payable in kind to the rector of one tenth of the produce of the land (crops sheep cattle etc) as payment for his services Universally unpopular they were payable by all parishioners from big farmers with large land holdings right down to little old ladies running a few geese on the village green Why should parishion-ers hand over a sizeable lump of their hard-earned produce to priests who at the timewere regarded not so much as holy men as lazy (amp often absent) leeches on society Our terrier gets straight to the heart of the matter Whereas there were formerly very great amp unhappy disputes between ye Rector of Great Massingham in ye county of Norfolk amp the inhabitants of ye said parish it was therefore at last mutually agreed that ye whole affair in debate should be left to arbitration which was accordingly done Despite the talk of arbitration Dr Gardner is clearly using the terrier to define and de-fend his right to a full and profitable career as the village tax collector and fortunately for us he goes into considerable detail in doing so Here are just a few of the things that were agreed by Dr Gardner and the arbitrators- That every parishioner having ten calves fallen within ye parish shall pay the tenth in kind as it falleth That every parishioner having a flock of sheep and lambs shall pay ye tenth lamb as they run at hurdles Any pa-rishioner having any foals fallen within ye parish shall pay for the Tythe of every such foal according to ancient custom thereof one penny Concerning Tythe milk every parishioner shall pay his first tythe (ie tenth) of all his milk cows upon the twelfth day of May in ye evening amp upon ye thirteenth of May in ye morning amp continue until Lammas Day in full payment of all Tythe milk for the year then passed I have further to observe that all ye houses beyond ye Parsonage-house towards Weasenham amp Ruffham have from long time past delivered their milk at ye Parsonage as Elizabeth Bubbier amp others are ready to testify I am told that there have formerly been tubs placed for the reception of Tythe Milk one at ye Great Stone by ye Stocks amp another upon the Greenhellip The terrier continues in a similar vein for several pages From it we learn amongst other things that a farmer named Carr lsquothrew downrsquo his milk in front of the Rector during a blazing row and no apology was given for two years that an earlier attempt by the Rector to charge Tythe payments on Droverrsquos cattle overnighting on the village green on their way to the Hempton Fair was unsuccessful that local shepherds were skilled at conceal-ing the exact number of lambs born to their ewes from the eagle eyes of their money-grabbing priest And that he was ever-present during shearing time to check that none of his share of the fleeces was lsquoclandestinely made off withrsquo The original document is now in the County Records Office in Norwich and makes fascinating reading It leaves just two questions unanswered Where exactly in the village were the stocks And what ex-actly was lsquothe Great Stone David Miller

Dr Gardner checks his flock

3

Mallard News

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bull Battlersquos Over bull lsquoHistryrsquo Bits bull Launch of Bumble bull Grassroots Malawi bull Craft amp Chat bull Mobile Library bull Village Hall Events bull West Norfolk Live bull Quiz Night bull Poker Night bull West Norfolk Wins bull Bowls Chairrsquos Report bull Tennis News

bull Gert amp Daisy Travel bull Reverend Judith bull Church News bull Church Services bull Historical Society bull FiftyFifty Sale bull School News bull Film Show bull Dates for your Diary

Editor Bev Randall Treasurer David Baines

Website Caroline Boyden

Deadline for the next issue

20th

November In this issue

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November

NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISIT

From 11am As Timetabled 20th November

GRASSROOTS MALAWI The stalls on September 29th made pound250 This makes a fantastic amount raised this Summer on the Green to pound1500 Many thanks to all our supporters those who give and those who buy We couldnrsquot do it without you We made a massive donation of unsold items to Sue Ryder charity shop so hopefully these will help them to raise funds too

Hope to see you all again next year Grateful thanks Jenny Paul

and the children of Malawi

The Launch of lsquoBUMBLErsquo Despite disappointing numbers attending thirty-four copies of lsquoBUMBLErsquo were sold at the launch on 13th November raising pound102 to donate to Great Massingham and Harpley Primary Schools for wildlifeenvironmental projects So far responses to the book by those who have read it have been excellent If anyone wishes to purchase a copy of lsquoBUMBLErsquo they can do so on line and Google lsquoBumble by Andrew Bickertonrsquo Obviously these purchases will not include donations to our schools or be signed copies They will how-ever make an excellent Christmas present My thanks to Beverley Susie Shelley and Taylor for their help Andrew Bickerton

4

Mallard News Village Hall

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VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed 145 to 245pm

Bingo Fridays at 730pm Auction Sundays Coronation Club (4th Wed) 2pm - 4pm

Baby ampToddler Thurs 10am - 1130am WNorfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Craft amp Chat (1st amp 3rd Mon) 2 - 430pm Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday each month

Film Night 3rd Thursday each month

Quiz Nights 4th Thursday each month Bowls - Short Mat Wednesdays 7pm - 930

Historical Society 2nd Monday 730pm Youth Club Tuesdays 645- 915pm Yoga With a Chair Tuesdays 10am - 11am

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11 30 am - 12 30

West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry

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NOVEMBER QUIZ NIGHT Thursday November 22nd

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For members and signed in guests

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Mallard News

Massingham Bowls Club Report 2018 This is my final report for Massingham Bowls Club as I will be standing down at the 31st October AGM I would like to thanks all bowls club members for their support over the past twenty years nine as Chair and eleven years as Secretary I wish my successor good luck in their new role and hope that the club will continue to prosper in the coming years 2018 was another successful season for Massingham Bowls Club and we continue to achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources Our achievements this season were as follows

bull The Brewery League team led by Colin Whitmore won the first division at their first attempt having been promoted from the second division last season also at their first attempt

bull The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin were runners-up again in the league

bull The Albert Victor B team led by Tony Williams finished fourth in division 4

Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village Hall in October this year which also brings welcome revenue to the hall and club Thanks for the organisation and success of this function should go to Malcolm Hipkin who spends a great deal of time making sure everything is in place and that it all runs smoothly The event was well attended and yielded a surplus in takings which will be added to the Albert Victor League funds Malcolm Hipkin and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor League next season if re-elected at the AGM in February The George Grief Trophy Pairs Competition (trophy was gifted to the club last year by Georgersquos family) took place in June organised by Vic Cross Pairs were selected at ran dom from the list of entrants The winning pair was Colin Whitmore and David Gagen The Derek Skipper Memorial Competition took place at Massingham in August this year and involved the A amp B teams from Massingham Bowls Club and teams from Houghton BC and Rougham BC This yearrsquos competition was again won by Massingham A as per usual the event was followed by a get-together in the Social Club with sandwiches etc provided by members of all three clubs Lena attended with her family and presented the trophy to Colin Whitmore captain of Massingham A for this event Sadly another ex-member of our club Janet Drewery passed away this year and our condolences were conveyed to her husband Derek and her family Janet played for Massingham bowls club for many years and was a founder member of the ladiesrsquo team but has suffered from ill health for a number of years A friendly lsquochallengersquo match against the Tennis Club was again played in August with about 12 bowls club members taking part and a similar number of tennis club members It took a similar format as last year with the tennis match being organised as 5-a-side so as not to be too strenuous followed by tennis club members playing bowls All enjoyed the experience This was followed by a barbeque amp refreshments and then a game of boules on an improvised pitch near the bowls pavilion Thanks to Annie Lawton and Ali Ward for their help with the planning and organising I think all players from both clubs enjoyed the day and it is planned to hold the event again in 2019 Malcolm Hipkin ran a Race Night solely for the Bowls Club this time A superb profit in excess of pound400 was raised for club funds The outdoor informal sessions continued on Mondays again this season Attendance at these sessions was patchy However those who have attended regularly have enjoyed the

7

Mallard News

friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

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Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

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Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

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8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

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Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

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Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

3

Mallard News

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bull Battlersquos Over bull lsquoHistryrsquo Bits bull Launch of Bumble bull Grassroots Malawi bull Craft amp Chat bull Mobile Library bull Village Hall Events bull West Norfolk Live bull Quiz Night bull Poker Night bull West Norfolk Wins bull Bowls Chairrsquos Report bull Tennis News

bull Gert amp Daisy Travel bull Reverend Judith bull Church News bull Church Services bull Historical Society bull FiftyFifty Sale bull School News bull Film Show bull Dates for your Diary

Editor Bev Randall Treasurer David Baines

Website Caroline Boyden

Deadline for the next issue

20th

November In this issue

M B LOGS DRY STORED SEASONED SPLIT WOOD

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By

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Craft and Chat In the Village Hall Bar 2pm - 430pm

pound150 includes refreshments

Mondays

5th and 19th

November

NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISIT

From 11am As Timetabled 20th November

GRASSROOTS MALAWI The stalls on September 29th made pound250 This makes a fantastic amount raised this Summer on the Green to pound1500 Many thanks to all our supporters those who give and those who buy We couldnrsquot do it without you We made a massive donation of unsold items to Sue Ryder charity shop so hopefully these will help them to raise funds too

Hope to see you all again next year Grateful thanks Jenny Paul

and the children of Malawi

The Launch of lsquoBUMBLErsquo Despite disappointing numbers attending thirty-four copies of lsquoBUMBLErsquo were sold at the launch on 13th November raising pound102 to donate to Great Massingham and Harpley Primary Schools for wildlifeenvironmental projects So far responses to the book by those who have read it have been excellent If anyone wishes to purchase a copy of lsquoBUMBLErsquo they can do so on line and Google lsquoBumble by Andrew Bickertonrsquo Obviously these purchases will not include donations to our schools or be signed copies They will how-ever make an excellent Christmas present My thanks to Beverley Susie Shelley and Taylor for their help Andrew Bickerton

4

Mallard News Village Hall

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Carol Walker MCFHP MAFHP Registered Member of the British

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Tel 07714192521 or 01485 520 187

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For your free estimate please call Adam Prime on

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VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed 145 to 245pm

Bingo Fridays at 730pm Auction Sundays Coronation Club (4th Wed) 2pm - 4pm

Baby ampToddler Thurs 10am - 1130am WNorfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Craft amp Chat (1st amp 3rd Mon) 2 - 430pm Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday each month

Film Night 3rd Thursday each month

Quiz Nights 4th Thursday each month Bowls - Short Mat Wednesdays 7pm - 930

Historical Society 2nd Monday 730pm Youth Club Tuesdays 645- 915pm Yoga With a Chair Tuesdays 10am - 11am

Fitness Mobility Thursdays Docking Surgery

11 30 am - 12 30

West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry

18 Nov Black Pages and Penguins Go Pop 25 Nov Kevan Taplin and Emily Blake amp Jamie

wwwwestnorfolkradiocouk

NOVEMBER QUIZ NIGHT Thursday November 22nd

Village Hall Bar 7pm for 730pm A Christmas Themed Quiz Why not come and join us

Poker Night Great Massingham Hall Bar

at 6pm Saturday 24th November

For members and signed in guests

Support us today and you can be the change we need this season

bull Help make a difference and give support bull Sign up for just pound1 a week bull You could win pound25000 while supporting

To sign up and start supporting visit wwwwestnorfolkwinscouk

And search for Great Massingham

Supporting

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Approved coal and solid fuel merchant

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H I

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S

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Mallard News

Massingham Bowls Club Report 2018 This is my final report for Massingham Bowls Club as I will be standing down at the 31st October AGM I would like to thanks all bowls club members for their support over the past twenty years nine as Chair and eleven years as Secretary I wish my successor good luck in their new role and hope that the club will continue to prosper in the coming years 2018 was another successful season for Massingham Bowls Club and we continue to achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources Our achievements this season were as follows

bull The Brewery League team led by Colin Whitmore won the first division at their first attempt having been promoted from the second division last season also at their first attempt

bull The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin were runners-up again in the league

bull The Albert Victor B team led by Tony Williams finished fourth in division 4

Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village Hall in October this year which also brings welcome revenue to the hall and club Thanks for the organisation and success of this function should go to Malcolm Hipkin who spends a great deal of time making sure everything is in place and that it all runs smoothly The event was well attended and yielded a surplus in takings which will be added to the Albert Victor League funds Malcolm Hipkin and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor League next season if re-elected at the AGM in February The George Grief Trophy Pairs Competition (trophy was gifted to the club last year by Georgersquos family) took place in June organised by Vic Cross Pairs were selected at ran dom from the list of entrants The winning pair was Colin Whitmore and David Gagen The Derek Skipper Memorial Competition took place at Massingham in August this year and involved the A amp B teams from Massingham Bowls Club and teams from Houghton BC and Rougham BC This yearrsquos competition was again won by Massingham A as per usual the event was followed by a get-together in the Social Club with sandwiches etc provided by members of all three clubs Lena attended with her family and presented the trophy to Colin Whitmore captain of Massingham A for this event Sadly another ex-member of our club Janet Drewery passed away this year and our condolences were conveyed to her husband Derek and her family Janet played for Massingham bowls club for many years and was a founder member of the ladiesrsquo team but has suffered from ill health for a number of years A friendly lsquochallengersquo match against the Tennis Club was again played in August with about 12 bowls club members taking part and a similar number of tennis club members It took a similar format as last year with the tennis match being organised as 5-a-side so as not to be too strenuous followed by tennis club members playing bowls All enjoyed the experience This was followed by a barbeque amp refreshments and then a game of boules on an improvised pitch near the bowls pavilion Thanks to Annie Lawton and Ali Ward for their help with the planning and organising I think all players from both clubs enjoyed the day and it is planned to hold the event again in 2019 Malcolm Hipkin ran a Race Night solely for the Bowls Club this time A superb profit in excess of pound400 was raised for club funds The outdoor informal sessions continued on Mondays again this season Attendance at these sessions was patchy However those who have attended regularly have enjoyed the

7

Mallard News

friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

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Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

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Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

4

Mallard News Village Hall

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VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed 145 to 245pm

Bingo Fridays at 730pm Auction Sundays Coronation Club (4th Wed) 2pm - 4pm

Baby ampToddler Thurs 10am - 1130am WNorfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm Craft amp Chat (1st amp 3rd Mon) 2 - 430pm Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday each month

Film Night 3rd Thursday each month

Quiz Nights 4th Thursday each month Bowls - Short Mat Wednesdays 7pm - 930

Historical Society 2nd Monday 730pm Youth Club Tuesdays 645- 915pm Yoga With a Chair Tuesdays 10am - 11am

Fitness Mobility Thursdays Docking Surgery

11 30 am - 12 30

West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry

18 Nov Black Pages and Penguins Go Pop 25 Nov Kevan Taplin and Emily Blake amp Jamie

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NOVEMBER QUIZ NIGHT Thursday November 22nd

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For members and signed in guests

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Approved coal and solid fuel merchant

For Quality Fuels at the Best Prices

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

H I

bull General Building Work bull Barn Conversions bull Extensions bull Conservatories bull Hard Landscaping bull KitchensBathrooms bull Floor amp Wall Tiling bull Decking

S

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GtMassingham PE32 2EY

Call 07786 618787 or 01485 520745 White Cottage School Road Necton (opp Rectory

TV Video DVD amp Satellite Sales Set-up amp Repairs

bull Free Estimates

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Mrs Veronica Prentice Phone O1485 528327

wwwoysterhousecouk

Lynn Road

West Rudham

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All building work undertaken Quality assured Renovation amp newbuild

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6

Mallard News

Massingham Bowls Club Report 2018 This is my final report for Massingham Bowls Club as I will be standing down at the 31st October AGM I would like to thanks all bowls club members for their support over the past twenty years nine as Chair and eleven years as Secretary I wish my successor good luck in their new role and hope that the club will continue to prosper in the coming years 2018 was another successful season for Massingham Bowls Club and we continue to achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources Our achievements this season were as follows

bull The Brewery League team led by Colin Whitmore won the first division at their first attempt having been promoted from the second division last season also at their first attempt

bull The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin were runners-up again in the league

bull The Albert Victor B team led by Tony Williams finished fourth in division 4

Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village Hall in October this year which also brings welcome revenue to the hall and club Thanks for the organisation and success of this function should go to Malcolm Hipkin who spends a great deal of time making sure everything is in place and that it all runs smoothly The event was well attended and yielded a surplus in takings which will be added to the Albert Victor League funds Malcolm Hipkin and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor League next season if re-elected at the AGM in February The George Grief Trophy Pairs Competition (trophy was gifted to the club last year by Georgersquos family) took place in June organised by Vic Cross Pairs were selected at ran dom from the list of entrants The winning pair was Colin Whitmore and David Gagen The Derek Skipper Memorial Competition took place at Massingham in August this year and involved the A amp B teams from Massingham Bowls Club and teams from Houghton BC and Rougham BC This yearrsquos competition was again won by Massingham A as per usual the event was followed by a get-together in the Social Club with sandwiches etc provided by members of all three clubs Lena attended with her family and presented the trophy to Colin Whitmore captain of Massingham A for this event Sadly another ex-member of our club Janet Drewery passed away this year and our condolences were conveyed to her husband Derek and her family Janet played for Massingham bowls club for many years and was a founder member of the ladiesrsquo team but has suffered from ill health for a number of years A friendly lsquochallengersquo match against the Tennis Club was again played in August with about 12 bowls club members taking part and a similar number of tennis club members It took a similar format as last year with the tennis match being organised as 5-a-side so as not to be too strenuous followed by tennis club members playing bowls All enjoyed the experience This was followed by a barbeque amp refreshments and then a game of boules on an improvised pitch near the bowls pavilion Thanks to Annie Lawton and Ali Ward for their help with the planning and organising I think all players from both clubs enjoyed the day and it is planned to hold the event again in 2019 Malcolm Hipkin ran a Race Night solely for the Bowls Club this time A superb profit in excess of pound400 was raised for club funds The outdoor informal sessions continued on Mondays again this season Attendance at these sessions was patchy However those who have attended regularly have enjoyed the

7

Mallard News

friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

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12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

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7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

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Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

5

Shop window

Phone 01485 520637 Mobile 07780 776576

Approved coal and solid fuel merchant

For Quality Fuels at the Best Prices

HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

H I

bull General Building Work bull Barn Conversions bull Extensions bull Conservatories bull Hard Landscaping bull KitchensBathrooms bull Floor amp Wall Tiling bull Decking

S

Tim Margereson 3 Weasenham Rd

GtMassingham PE32 2EY

Call 07786 618787 or 01485 520745 White Cottage School Road Necton (opp Rectory

TV Video DVD amp Satellite Sales Set-up amp Repairs

bull Free Estimates

bull All Makes amp Models

bull Qualified Engineer

bull 30 Years Experience

bull Work Guaranteed

bull Discount for OAPrsquos

bull Sales Repairs Installations amp Tuning Services

Bed amp Breakfast

Oyster House

Mrs Veronica Prentice Phone O1485 528327

wwwoysterhousecouk

Lynn Road

West Rudham

Norfolk

PE31 8RW

All building work undertaken Quality assured Renovation amp newbuild

15 Cross Street Harpley Kingrsquos Lynn PE31 6TJ

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6

Mallard News

Massingham Bowls Club Report 2018 This is my final report for Massingham Bowls Club as I will be standing down at the 31st October AGM I would like to thanks all bowls club members for their support over the past twenty years nine as Chair and eleven years as Secretary I wish my successor good luck in their new role and hope that the club will continue to prosper in the coming years 2018 was another successful season for Massingham Bowls Club and we continue to achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources Our achievements this season were as follows

bull The Brewery League team led by Colin Whitmore won the first division at their first attempt having been promoted from the second division last season also at their first attempt

bull The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin were runners-up again in the league

bull The Albert Victor B team led by Tony Williams finished fourth in division 4

Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village Hall in October this year which also brings welcome revenue to the hall and club Thanks for the organisation and success of this function should go to Malcolm Hipkin who spends a great deal of time making sure everything is in place and that it all runs smoothly The event was well attended and yielded a surplus in takings which will be added to the Albert Victor League funds Malcolm Hipkin and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor League next season if re-elected at the AGM in February The George Grief Trophy Pairs Competition (trophy was gifted to the club last year by Georgersquos family) took place in June organised by Vic Cross Pairs were selected at ran dom from the list of entrants The winning pair was Colin Whitmore and David Gagen The Derek Skipper Memorial Competition took place at Massingham in August this year and involved the A amp B teams from Massingham Bowls Club and teams from Houghton BC and Rougham BC This yearrsquos competition was again won by Massingham A as per usual the event was followed by a get-together in the Social Club with sandwiches etc provided by members of all three clubs Lena attended with her family and presented the trophy to Colin Whitmore captain of Massingham A for this event Sadly another ex-member of our club Janet Drewery passed away this year and our condolences were conveyed to her husband Derek and her family Janet played for Massingham bowls club for many years and was a founder member of the ladiesrsquo team but has suffered from ill health for a number of years A friendly lsquochallengersquo match against the Tennis Club was again played in August with about 12 bowls club members taking part and a similar number of tennis club members It took a similar format as last year with the tennis match being organised as 5-a-side so as not to be too strenuous followed by tennis club members playing bowls All enjoyed the experience This was followed by a barbeque amp refreshments and then a game of boules on an improvised pitch near the bowls pavilion Thanks to Annie Lawton and Ali Ward for their help with the planning and organising I think all players from both clubs enjoyed the day and it is planned to hold the event again in 2019 Malcolm Hipkin ran a Race Night solely for the Bowls Club this time A superb profit in excess of pound400 was raised for club funds The outdoor informal sessions continued on Mondays again this season Attendance at these sessions was patchy However those who have attended regularly have enjoyed the

7

Mallard News

friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

10

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12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

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7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

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Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

6

Mallard News

Massingham Bowls Club Report 2018 This is my final report for Massingham Bowls Club as I will be standing down at the 31st October AGM I would like to thanks all bowls club members for their support over the past twenty years nine as Chair and eleven years as Secretary I wish my successor good luck in their new role and hope that the club will continue to prosper in the coming years 2018 was another successful season for Massingham Bowls Club and we continue to achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources Our achievements this season were as follows

bull The Brewery League team led by Colin Whitmore won the first division at their first attempt having been promoted from the second division last season also at their first attempt

bull The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin were runners-up again in the league

bull The Albert Victor B team led by Tony Williams finished fourth in division 4

Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village Hall in October this year which also brings welcome revenue to the hall and club Thanks for the organisation and success of this function should go to Malcolm Hipkin who spends a great deal of time making sure everything is in place and that it all runs smoothly The event was well attended and yielded a surplus in takings which will be added to the Albert Victor League funds Malcolm Hipkin and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor League next season if re-elected at the AGM in February The George Grief Trophy Pairs Competition (trophy was gifted to the club last year by Georgersquos family) took place in June organised by Vic Cross Pairs were selected at ran dom from the list of entrants The winning pair was Colin Whitmore and David Gagen The Derek Skipper Memorial Competition took place at Massingham in August this year and involved the A amp B teams from Massingham Bowls Club and teams from Houghton BC and Rougham BC This yearrsquos competition was again won by Massingham A as per usual the event was followed by a get-together in the Social Club with sandwiches etc provided by members of all three clubs Lena attended with her family and presented the trophy to Colin Whitmore captain of Massingham A for this event Sadly another ex-member of our club Janet Drewery passed away this year and our condolences were conveyed to her husband Derek and her family Janet played for Massingham bowls club for many years and was a founder member of the ladiesrsquo team but has suffered from ill health for a number of years A friendly lsquochallengersquo match against the Tennis Club was again played in August with about 12 bowls club members taking part and a similar number of tennis club members It took a similar format as last year with the tennis match being organised as 5-a-side so as not to be too strenuous followed by tennis club members playing bowls All enjoyed the experience This was followed by a barbeque amp refreshments and then a game of boules on an improvised pitch near the bowls pavilion Thanks to Annie Lawton and Ali Ward for their help with the planning and organising I think all players from both clubs enjoyed the day and it is planned to hold the event again in 2019 Malcolm Hipkin ran a Race Night solely for the Bowls Club this time A superb profit in excess of pound400 was raised for club funds The outdoor informal sessions continued on Mondays again this season Attendance at these sessions was patchy However those who have attended regularly have enjoyed the

7

Mallard News

friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

10

Boarding for dogs in the comfort of our home

Your dogs will be treated as one of the family for

the duration of their stay Daily walks amp spacious

grounds for your dog to play in

Love and cuddles guaranteed The Paddocks Station Road

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

Shop window

Over 25 years experience

17Th Edition qualified

Part P registered

Meadowvale Bed amp Breakfast

Gayton PE32 1QT

Stunning location

Luxury accommodation Suit any occasion

wwwmeadowvalebedandbreakfastcom

32 Walcups Lane Great Massingham PE32 2HR Email nealedavies4gmailcom

Ducklings Preschool Great Massingham

Preschool places available September 2018

2-4 years Childcare available 8am-6pm

Ducklingspreschoolaolcom 07807185746

11

Shop window

TampA

All aspects of Domestic Tree and Garden Care Pruning reductions felling hedge trimming climbers shrub pruning fruit trees and more

Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice

wwwTandAnorfolkcouk

Ofsted Registered Childminding Service

Great Massingham PE32 2HT

01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM AND GARDEN

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Email suenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723 Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

7

Mallard News

friendly rivalry with some choosing to have informal sessions on Sunday mornings too The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Monday afternoons last season raised in excess of pound650 in hall hire fees for the Village hall up by pound100 on the previous year The Wednesday evening competitions this year run by Bob Nash continued to be well Supported Bob introduced a new system of player selection this year by lsquoseedingrsquo some players and drawing the paired players at random This yearrsquos competition was won by Colin Whitmore and Derek Drewery Thanks go to Vic Cross for his help with the Monday sessions in terms of access and standing in for me if I was not available Both these sessions have been well supported by club members over the years and hopefully that support will continue During the 2019 2020 season it will probably be necessary to do some fund-raising in order to boost club funds in order to try to achieve an improved playing surface and to assist where possible with the planned and imminent improvements and enhancement of the village hall facilities Obviously some aspects of the improvement project will also improve the areas around the bowls green and serve to enhance our facilities so it is hoped we can take a positive role in these areas and lend our support to the Trustees in their efforts to complete this major project which will ultimately benefit the community as a whole Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall Trustees and the Social Club We all look forward to another successful season next year and I would like to thank all members for their continuing support of the club throughout 2018 Peter Wadham ndash Chair Massingham Bowls Club ndash October 2018

News From The Tennis Courts hellip

You Canrsquot be Serious It has been brought to our attention that there are no longer any mark-ings for a netball court or 5-aside football on the MULTISPORTS court This court was opened as a Multi-court in 1988 for the use of the vil-lage and we believe that because of its multi-use it has been cited in various grant applications The courts have been cleaned and repainted since 1988 and the multi-games lines have always been kept We were wondering who gave per-mission for the purpose of this court to be changed to purely tennis Just because it isnrsquot used at this time for netball or 5-aside doesnrsquot mean it wonrsquot be needed in the future Who had the right to take away the choice Gert and Daisy

Response from the Club The two courts have been pressure washed repainted and re-lined and they look much the better for it Prior to painting a lsquobinder coatrsquo was applied to refresh the tarmac which will reduce the number of stones coming away from the surface It cost pound4000 but it should keep our courts going for a good few years to come As there has been no netball played on the courts for around five years wersquove left the netball lines off But if local net-ballers ever want to use the courts we still have the hoops and the lines can be put back on easily Arthur Allen

Tennis Camp and Junior Club Latesthellip Forty - Five children participated in the recent Tennis lsquoCamprsquo and our Saturday morning Junior Club continues through the winter weather per-mitting Check out the Facebook page for weather alerts More news next month

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

10

Boarding for dogs in the comfort of our home

Your dogs will be treated as one of the family for

the duration of their stay Daily walks amp spacious

grounds for your dog to play in

Love and cuddles guaranteed The Paddocks Station Road

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

Shop window

Over 25 years experience

17Th Edition qualified

Part P registered

Meadowvale Bed amp Breakfast

Gayton PE32 1QT

Stunning location

Luxury accommodation Suit any occasion

wwwmeadowvalebedandbreakfastcom

32 Walcups Lane Great Massingham PE32 2HR Email nealedavies4gmailcom

Ducklings Preschool Great Massingham

Preschool places available September 2018

2-4 years Childcare available 8am-6pm

Ducklingspreschoolaolcom 07807185746

11

Shop window

TampA

All aspects of Domestic Tree and Garden Care Pruning reductions felling hedge trimming climbers shrub pruning fruit trees and more

Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice

wwwTandAnorfolkcouk

Ofsted Registered Childminding Service

Great Massingham PE32 2HT

01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM AND GARDEN

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Email suenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723 Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

8

Mallard News

Macmillan Coffee Morning Continues On a High On behalf of all helpers I would like to thank every-one who contributed to the coffee morning either by the giving of prizes auction pledges baking cakes counting the money decorating the hall (which looked absolutely lovely) buying or selling raffle tickets giving donations doing the auction (thanks Mike) and working in the kitchen (thanks ladies) A huge thank you to all who attended The hall was packed and we are aware that at the peak time seat-ing was a bit of a problem We wish you to know that next year the seating in the bar will also be available if people wish to sit there As in previous years you gave your full support and we do appreciate it This year we were at first pound500 short of last yearrsquos total However Jacqui one of our helpers desper-ately wanted to achieve or surpass last yearrsquos amazing pound9900 Her friend had come all the way from Leicester for the day because she had heard how Massingham had given Jacqui and Barrie so much support and she very kindly donated pound600 to take the total to pound10000 What a fantastic result Thank you Over the last twelve years we have raised an amazing pound69000 Well done and thank you to everyone for your support Chrissie Warnes

Firemenrsquos Quiz

The Firemenrsquos Quiz will be

held on

Saturday 17th November

Village Hall Bar 730pm start

Quizmasters will be

Gert and Daisy All welcome

St Maryrsquos Christmas Market Saturday 1st December 11am to 230pm

Great Massingham Village Hall

Games Cakes Craft Stalls Refreshments

Raffle Tombola

See Father Christmas

With a free gift

Please come and support

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

10

Boarding for dogs in the comfort of our home

Your dogs will be treated as one of the family for

the duration of their stay Daily walks amp spacious

grounds for your dog to play in

Love and cuddles guaranteed The Paddocks Station Road

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

Shop window

Over 25 years experience

17Th Edition qualified

Part P registered

Meadowvale Bed amp Breakfast

Gayton PE32 1QT

Stunning location

Luxury accommodation Suit any occasion

wwwmeadowvalebedandbreakfastcom

32 Walcups Lane Great Massingham PE32 2HR Email nealedavies4gmailcom

Ducklings Preschool Great Massingham

Preschool places available September 2018

2-4 years Childcare available 8am-6pm

Ducklingspreschoolaolcom 07807185746

11

Shop window

TampA

All aspects of Domestic Tree and Garden Care Pruning reductions felling hedge trimming climbers shrub pruning fruit trees and more

Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice

wwwTandAnorfolkcouk

Ofsted Registered Childminding Service

Great Massingham PE32 2HT

01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM AND GARDEN

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Email suenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723 Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

9

Mallard News

Gert amp Daisy Their Grand Tour Special Holiday Report Edition of Gert and Daisy Gert and Bert go to Sidmouth every year for a week-end to visit Jean Brooks who as some of you will remember used to live with her husband Adrian (Brook) in Cobwebs We awl visited Jean and hed a delicious Sunday lunch at a pub called the Bowd The weather wus luvly so we wus able to git owt and about On the Monday we went cycling on Dartmoor and dun abowt fifteen mile Have ter tell yew they were electric bikes and Daisy hed a job gitting off them due ter her short legs The easiest way were ter fall on ter the bank and let the bike fall on top of her Unfortunately she landed on a thistle and was picking prickles out of her bottom fer the rest of the day Bert clocked up 30mph on some of the downhill bits

On the Tuesday we went ter Beer and hed lunch on the beach and then went to the Beer Quarry Caves They are a manmade limestone underground complex started in Roman times Some of the stone wus used in Westminster Abbey They were used by smugglers and for storage in the wartime That wus very inter-esting and massive Well worth a visit if yew are down that way As yew can see from the photo Bob and his gang heving so much fun

Wednesday saw us go ter Colyton ter catch the tram through ter Seaton That wus loike a little railway When we got back ter Colyton we went in the Shed which wus a massive shed full of other peoplersquos old truc but Bert managed to find a pair of nutcrackers he dint already hev Then we went on ter the Donkey Sanctuary where we hed lunch That wus luvly seeing awl the donkeys One sort wus as big as a horse with gret ol lugs Popped inter Jeanrsquos fer a drink and nibbles On Thursday we went ter Torquay and got on a boat which went ter Dartmouth We hed crab sandwiches in a pub there before gitting on a little ferry ter cross the river There we hed a little walk round and then cort the steam train ter Paignton The trip was gud After a quick look round the station we cort an ordinary bus which tuk us back ter Torquay That wus exhausting By Friday we wus so knackered we stayed in Sidmouth and sat on the beach fer a while and then wandered round the shops Popped inter Jeanrsquos agin fer more drinks amp nibbles Of course nearly every evening we hed ter go owt to eat because Gert and Daisy wus on holiday We wud loike ter congratulate Deb and Rodney on their Golden Wedding Anniversary Well dun fer putting up with each other that long Just as wersquore writing this wersquove heard of a gret ol fire in Kingrsquos Lynn destroying the Sue Ryder Charity Shop Sid will be devastated ndash itrsquos his favourite shop Well moind how yew awl go tergether Next toime we shud be able to report on any fireworks and start opening the Advent calendar Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow

10

Boarding for dogs in the comfort of our home

Your dogs will be treated as one of the family for

the duration of their stay Daily walks amp spacious

grounds for your dog to play in

Love and cuddles guaranteed The Paddocks Station Road

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

Shop window

Over 25 years experience

17Th Edition qualified

Part P registered

Meadowvale Bed amp Breakfast

Gayton PE32 1QT

Stunning location

Luxury accommodation Suit any occasion

wwwmeadowvalebedandbreakfastcom

32 Walcups Lane Great Massingham PE32 2HR Email nealedavies4gmailcom

Ducklings Preschool Great Massingham

Preschool places available September 2018

2-4 years Childcare available 8am-6pm

Ducklingspreschoolaolcom 07807185746

11

Shop window

TampA

All aspects of Domestic Tree and Garden Care Pruning reductions felling hedge trimming climbers shrub pruning fruit trees and more

Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice

wwwTandAnorfolkcouk

Ofsted Registered Childminding Service

Great Massingham PE32 2HT

01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM AND GARDEN

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Email suenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723 Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

10

Boarding for dogs in the comfort of our home

Your dogs will be treated as one of the family for

the duration of their stay Daily walks amp spacious

grounds for your dog to play in

Love and cuddles guaranteed The Paddocks Station Road

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

Shop window

Over 25 years experience

17Th Edition qualified

Part P registered

Meadowvale Bed amp Breakfast

Gayton PE32 1QT

Stunning location

Luxury accommodation Suit any occasion

wwwmeadowvalebedandbreakfastcom

32 Walcups Lane Great Massingham PE32 2HR Email nealedavies4gmailcom

Ducklings Preschool Great Massingham

Preschool places available September 2018

2-4 years Childcare available 8am-6pm

Ducklingspreschoolaolcom 07807185746

11

Shop window

TampA

All aspects of Domestic Tree and Garden Care Pruning reductions felling hedge trimming climbers shrub pruning fruit trees and more

Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice

wwwTandAnorfolkcouk

Ofsted Registered Childminding Service

Great Massingham PE32 2HT

01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM AND GARDEN

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Email suenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723 Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

11

Shop window

TampA

All aspects of Domestic Tree and Garden Care Pruning reductions felling hedge trimming climbers shrub pruning fruit trees and more

Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice

wwwTandAnorfolkcouk

Ofsted Registered Childminding Service

Great Massingham PE32 2HT

01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom

PRIVATE WING WITH TWO BEDROOMS GAMES ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM AND GARDEN

Contact Sursquoen Miller Tel 01485 520 988 Mob 07968 246 083 Email suenmillerfoxcotteforce9couk Or book via wwwairbnbcouk

Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY

Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates

Floor Sanding amp Re-Finishing

Call Chris Mobile 07894 791 723 Landline (01485) 521707

wwwgibbswoodfloorscouk

BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH

The Window Doctor WE SUPPLY A QUALITY RANGE OF

Windows Doors Conservatories Porches Car Ports Fascia

Soffit amp Guttering

REPAIR SERVICE

Misted or broken glass sealed units replaced with full guarantee Hinges handles and faulty mechanisms replaced Draughty or leaky windows doors and conservatories cured Mouldy or shrunken rubber gaskets replaced Refurbish and upgrade your existing windows

PROVIDING YOU WITH EXPERT ADVICE

YOU CAN TRUST

Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk

Gold Leaf Industrial Park Sandall Road Rd Wisbech

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

12

Message From Reverend Judith to all Parishioners

A Time of Remembrance This year 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War At the time it was thought to be the war to end all wars Sadly this has not been the case and since then there have been countless conflicts all over the world - and continuing

Remembrance is a time both of national mourning and collective memory a time to bring our shared histories to life as we seek to remember individuals perhaps family members - military personnel and civilians - whose lives have been shaped by and sacri-ficed in war There is a wonderfully evocative passage in the Bible from Micah Chapter 4 lsquoThey shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks Nation shall not lift up sword against nation neither shall they learn war any more But they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees - and no one shall make them afraidrsquo We may not have vines and fig trees but you get the general picture no one shall make them afraid to speak out for truth and justice always

The season of Remembrance is also a time to think more broadly of those dear to us who have died that great cloud of witnesses who wait for us upon another shore and in a greater light as we approach All Saintsrsquo Day (1st November) and All Soulsrsquo Day (2nd November) also called the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed Another way of describing All Saints is lsquoAll Hallowsrsquo- churchyards are lsquohallowed groundrsquo - hence the eve of this day 31st October is perhaps better known as Hallowersquoen -or All Hallows Eve a time when heaven and earth feel more closely aligned

As Christians we are given hope through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for us that death is not the end only the end of our earthly life ndash and the beginning of eternal life in glory

My colleague Jane and I will be holding special services at St Botolphrsquos Grimston and St Maryrsquos Great Massingham to commemorate our departed loved ones please see parish magazines or our website ggmbeneficeuk for details

As a nation we seek always to value the freedoms so dearly won for us We should al-ways use this precious freedom wisely ndash many others are not so fortunate - and pass it on to future generations in gratitude and as an enduring legacy of peace and hope

With my love to you all in the name of Jesus the Prince of Peace Reverend Judith

O LL ARISHIONERST A PO LL ARISHIONERST A P

Preschool Newshellip Whatrsquos been happening this half term The children may not remember lsquoThe Contours and the Mashed Potato Songrsquo (Home Alone for younger viewers) but they know this is makaton for G We were learning biggest and smallest by building different height towers of bricks Prob-lem solving skills took over when 2 bright sparks used the bread-crates and a stool to make their tower higher than anyone else We had an extra Fire Drill as the alarm went off Something about burning the toast that we had with our very healthy fruit snack We used the Book of the Week lsquoThe Very Hun-gry Caterpillarrsquo to learn about different fruits and try them all out Our version of the Costa Coffee Shop really appealed to the childrens entrepreneurial skills with a brisk trade in lattes amp tea made with air The till was ringing with the clink of fake bank notes designed by the children so we have probably produced next generation of master forgers Our next Books of the Week are lsquoCops and Robbersrsquo amp lsquoBurglar Billrsquo We were collecting conkers on one of our preschool walks Look Pip this clonker has been eaten by a squeezle Pip

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

13

Church Services November

Date Time Service Location

4th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am 600 pm

Holy Communion Family Service Morning Praise Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong

Ashwicken Harpley Gayton Grimston Great Massingham Congham

7th November 900 am Holy Communion Harpley

11th November 900 am 1000 am 1030 am 1030 am 1050 am

Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service Remembrance Service

Ashwicken Great Massingham Gayton Grimston Harpley

18th November 830 am 930 am

1030 am 1100 am 1115 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Sung Holy Communion Celebration of Life

Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Great Massingham Harpley Grimston

21st November 900 am Holy Communion Grimston

25th November 830 am 1030 am 1100 am 300 pm

Holy Communion Family Service (Joint with Grim-ston) Holy Communion

Congham Gayton Great Massingham Gayton Thorpe

2nd December Advent Sunday

830 am 930 am

1030 am 1030 am 1100 am

Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion Morning Praise Holy Communion

East Walton Harpley Grimston Gayton Great Massingham

Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 4th November at St Botolph Grimston and Sunday 2nd December at St Nicholas Gayton

For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk

CHURCH NEWS

Wednesday Afternoon Teas - Thank you to all whorsquove acted as hostess baker table mover treasurer amp laundry assistant Judi Anna Gilly Ann Margaret Yvonne Sue Maggie Susie and Viv We have enjoyed getting together each week in church Cold weather looms Time to move to our cosy Winter venue Mary amp Judith have kindly offered No 3 Abbeyfields from Wednesday 7th November All be welcome from 2pm

A Brief Update - KitchenToilet Scheme The complex legal processes with the Dio-cese of Norwich and the Planning Dept are nearing completion and an approved con-tractor will soon be instructed to undertake the work We can now apply as a matter of urgency for specialist grants to assist us with this vital work Watch this space

Reverend Judith

Samaritanrsquos Purse - Join us on 3rd Nov 930am in the Church to fill our boxes

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

14

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture Individually designed

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops

wwwtenacityinteriorscom

Shop window

D S PLUMBING est 1990

Call 01485 542576 Or 07818 602258

Boiler Servicing New Heating Systems Bathrooms Breakdowns Repairs Upgrades All Plumbing Covered

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

Good beer real ale wines and spirits all at competitive prices Separate snooker room

Satellite large screen TV Outside drinking area

Entertainment throughout the year

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Welcomes old amp new members

Comprehensive stock to view at our showroom on

The West Raynham Business Park

01328 854 098 e-mail firingsquadwoodburnersyahoocom

wwwfiringsquadwoodburnerscom

APPROVED CLEARVIEW STOCKIST

FIRING SQUAD WOODBURNERS

Heath Farm Shop Family run business

selling quality amp bespoke meat and

produce from our own farm amp local Suppliers

Heath farm Shop Lynn Lane Great Massingham

Kingrsquos Lynn Norfolk PE32 2HJ 01485 520 828

Open 9-5 Monday to Friday 9-1 Saturday

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

15

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card cheque and cash

payments accepted

FREE local deliveries every Thursday

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store amp Post Office

Mark Kerry and staff welcome you to your local shop

7days a week Mon to Sat

8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230

Tel 520 272

bull Local Free Range Eggs

bull Twice Weekly Dry Cleaning Service

bull Holiday Insurance amp Foreign Currency

bull Euros on demand

Useful Numbers

Organisation Contact Phone No

Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223

Baby amp Toddler Rachael Lockwood Contact Village Hall

Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056

Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413

Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

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 Guy Belsom Sue Nash on 520 476

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 Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855 046 520 387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520 362

Village Hall Hall amp Bar amp Vic Cross 520 588520 387

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member

16

Dates for your Diary ndash November Date Event Time Place

519 Nov Craft amp Chat 2 to 430pm Village Hall Bar

11 Nov Battles Over 515 pm amp 7pm Church amp Green

12 Nov Historical Society 730 pm Village Hall

15 Nov Film Night 7 for 730pm Village Hall

17 Nov Firemenrsquos Quiz by Gert amp Daisy 730 pm Village Hall Bar

1825 Nov West Norfolk Live 7 to 10 pm Village Hall Bar

20 Nov Mobile Library From 11am As Timetabled

22 Nov Quiz Night 730 pm Village Hall Bar

22 Nov Fifty Fifty Sale 7 to 9 pm Village Hall

1 Dec Church Christmas Market 11am - 230pm Village Hall

MIKE TILBURY AWARD - Dont forget to submit your nomination for this award Nomina-tion forms amp submission boxes are available in the Surgery Village Store amp the Village Hall bar

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am

at the Village Hall pound2 with snack of tea amp cake 50p second child

Thursday November 15th 7pm for 730pm pound4 entry Massingham Village Hall

lsquoEdiersquo

Historical Society Thank you for your support at our recent events Our 2019 calendars are selling well and make ideal Christmas gifts Be sure not to miss our next two events lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo display (see page 1)

Then onhellip

December 10th 730 pm at

the Village Hall we have a talk by

Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation Landmarksrsquo

(see right)

Peter is an expert on the history of our Norfolk Airfields and this will be a very

interesting informative talk Please come Members free Guests pound2

5050 Sale Thursday 22nd November

7pm to 9pm at Massingham Village Hall

Free Entry Bar open Cash only for purchases

Have you got something a bit special that you no longer wear

Put it on a hanger label amp price it amp bring it to the village hall between 2 amp 4pm on the 22nd (or give it to Max Pratt Mel Whitmore or Sandy Francis prior to that ) If it sells you get 50 and the Village Hall Refurbishment Fund gets the other 50 If it doesnrsquot sell collect it on the 23rd at 10am

or we will donate it to charity You are limited to 10 items each

NEW THIS TIMEhellip Following a request for childrenrsquos clothes which we canrsquot manage we invite you to hire a table for just pound5 and come along and sell your own childrenrsquosbabiesrsquo clothes and good quality toys No bric a brac please

Phone 521 787 to book Only 6 tables available - first come first served

School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December

3-5 pm at the school Santa raffle stalls and games

All welcome Please see our flyer delivered with this issue about our 100 Club Please get in touch if you want to become a member