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1 The Mallard Issue 281 February 2015 King’s Lynn’s Bus Station is Getting a Makeover The bus station in King’s Lynn is being refurbished and the pedestrian links between the town centre, the bus station and the railway station improved to give people arriving in town by public transport a more positive first impression. Improved access and lighting, wider pavements, more shelter and real- time travel information will all add up to a better experience and, once complete, the whole area will become a smoke- free zone. This £1.6 million project has been funded by £500,000 each from Tesco and Sainsbury’s with the remainder coming from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk and Norfolk County Council. The project started on 6 th January and work should be finished by mid June. To enable works to take place, from 9 th March 2015, southbound services will arrive and depart from Portland Street. Full details of the services affected will be available on the Borough Council’s website www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/busstationworks We know that this will cause a bit of inconvenience but please bear with us and keep up to date by subscribing to e-alerts at the website link above or by following @KLTIworks on Twitter. Valentines Dance Great Massingham Village Hall Saturday February 14 th - Tickets £8 ‘Showtime at The Musicals’ with ‘Rock & Romance’ Disco. Raising funds to buy a defibrillator for the Village Hall. Tickets available from Mel Whitmore 07833 475 864 , the shop or hall.

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The Mallard Issue 281 February 2015

King’s Lynn’s Bus Station is Getting a Makeover The bus station in King’s Lynn is being refurbished and the pedestrian links between

the town centre, the bus

station and the railway

station improved to

give people arriving in

town by public transport

a more positive first

impression.

Improved access and

lighting, wider pavements,

more shelter and real-

time travel information

will all add up to a better

experience and, once

complete, the whole area

will become a smoke-

free zone.

This £1.6 million project has been funded by £500,000 each from Tesco and Sainsbury’s

with the remainder coming from the Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk

and Norfolk County Council. The project started on 6th January and work should be

finished by mid June.

To enable works to take place, from 9th March 2015, southbound services will arrive

and depart from Portland Street. Full details of the services affected will be available

on the Borough Council’s website www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/busstationworks

We know that this will cause a bit of inconvenience but please bear with us and keep

up to date by subscribing to e-alerts at the website link above or by following

@KLTIworks on Twitter.

Valentines Dance Great Massingham Village Hall

Saturday February 14th - Tickets £8

‘Showtime at The Musicals’ with

‘Rock & Romance’ Disco.

Raising funds to buy a defibrillator for the

Village Hall. Tickets available from

Mel Whitmore 07833 475 864 , the shop or hall.

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Mallard News

This parish magazine is published every month for the residents of Great and Little

Massingham with the support of the Great Massingham

Parish Council, the Parochial Church Council and

Massingham Village Hall Trustees.

www.greatmassingham.net

e-mail: [email protected]

Editorial Committee

Editor: Bev. Randall. 6 Abbeyfields Great Massingham 01485 520899

Treasurer: David Baines 01485 520966

Deadline for the March issue 20

th February

In this issue

Bus Station Revamp Valentines Dance Parish Council Dog Mess Strollers Burglars! Beware Village Hall Events Folkspot Gert & Daisy Grassroots Malawi Gaywood Library Toads on Roads Baby & Toddler Film Club Mobile Library Fitness for Health Community Cars Go the Extra Yard Plugholes & Waste Church News Church Services Dates for your Diary Play Park Project

PARISH COUNCIL MATTERS

Parish Council Report – January meeting Seven councillors attended the meeting of the Parish Council on 19th

January. Also present was County Councillor, John Dobson, Borough

Councillor, Mike Tilbury, four parishioners and the Clerk.

Various items of correspondence were dealt with and all out-

standing accounts were sanctioned for payment.

There was a lengthy discussion regarding parking on the green

at the junction of Weasenham and Castle Acre Roads. The

dangers of parking on the road were acknowledged. Reference

was made to a recent serious incident where a number of vehi-

cles had been damaged. Fortunately, no injuries were suffered.

It was agreed to organise a meeting of residents, Councillors

and the Police so that further consideration could be given to

this matter.

The Budget for the year to 31st March 2016 was submitted and

it was agreed to leave the individual household contribution to

the Precept at the current figure. There would be a small decrease

in the Central Grant.

Parishioners are reminded and requested to clear up the excre-

ment of their dogs and to place the bags in the bins provided.

(Please see articles below and on page 9) Any local people looking for housing in the village need to be

registered with the West Norfolk Home Choice Scheme. Hastoe

Housing Group will advise the Parish Council when their af-

fordable homes become available and the information will be

passed on by giving details in the Mallard.

The next meeting will be on

Monday 16th February 2015 at 7.30 pm

DOG POO-BAGS! PLEASE DO NOT PUT

YOUR DOG MESS BAGS IN THE

LITTER BINS AROUND THE GREEN

There are special receptacles

for this and it is very unpleasant

for the volunteers who empty

the bins to have to deal with

several bags of dog excrement YOU WOULDN’T LIKE IT

SO WHY SHOULD OTHERS?

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Strollers...... A Cracking Walk! Sunday, 4th January, dawned bright and

frosty; perfect for a New Year’s stroll.

Eight strollers and a stately black standard

poodle set off from the Well for a two hour

stroll around Little Massingham.

The lanes were rather treacherous with ice

but fortunately we all managed to keep on

our feet. Once we had left the roads and

walked through Home Farm the going was

easier and some of us practised the ancient

art of puddle stomping to crack the ice, this

being one of the main aims of the Strollers

when walking with new-comers. We saw

very little wildlife on our walk, (possibly it

was all hiding as a result of all the shoots

recently!) except for occasional sight of

hares, some of which were already indulg-

ing in boxing matches (please don’t shoot

them).

Arriving back at the pub and joined by non

-walkers we enjoyed a Sunday lunch and

the annual Strollers Quiz. Our next walk

should be on 15th

February, weather and

illness permitting. Andrew Bickerton

PLEASE BEWARE!

BURGLARS ARE ABOUT

We had a report recently from a family,

living in Station Road, regarding a burglary

at their property. This sort of event is very

distressing for anyone, as in this case, and

the family wanted to make everyone in our

two villages aware.

The burglary is believed to have taken

place between 5 and 6.30 pm. Entry was

made by forcing a door to the conservatory

at the back. The intruders were not deterred

by the barking of the family dog from a

room inside although it is thought they

left, in the end, because they were worried

about the attention the dog’s barking might

be attracting.

The house was completely ransacked. Items

taken included some gold jewellery and

cash whereas electronic goods like i-pads,

that could be traceable, were left alone.

Advice from the police is to not keep gold

items and cash in places where they can

be easily found. Be sure to report any suspi-

cious events to help solve these crimes.

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Dress Making Alteration

Loose Covers Curtains

The Old Swan, Gt. Massingham 01485 520151 Tel: 01328 878 871

Mobile: 07554 073 830

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Carol Walker MCFHP MAFHP Registered Member of the British Association of

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VILLAGE HALL

REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed.12.30 to 1.30 pm

Bingo Friday at 7.30pm

Auctions Sundays

Coronation Club (4th Wed.) 2-4pm

Baby &Toddler Thurs. 10am - 11.30am

Folk Spot 3 Sundays 7-10pm

Please use the Village Hall Bottle Bank

COMING EVENTS

February 14th Valentines’ Dance

LIVE FOLKSPOT IN THE BAR 3 out of 4 Sundays 7 -10pm

Broadcast Live via Folkspot Radio

1st Feb. Live broadcast with Bards of

the Heath and Ron Bousso

from London.

15th Feb. Live. To be confirmed.

22nd Feb. Live broadcast featuring

Banjaxeld from Lowestoft.

There will be no live broadcasts on the 8th

February but you can listen in to a CD show

that date on www.westnorfolkradio.co.uk

COMING SOON. DON’T MISS OUT!

WEST NORFOLK RADIO EVENTS

Please note that West Norfolk Radio are

bringing Great Massingham four special

events over the coming year.

March 28th A charity event featuring

The Blackjack Blues Band

From Ely.

Tickets £7 in advance.

With 50% of proceeds

going to Tapping House.

April 3rd Folk trio Bright Season

from Sheffield.

Tickets £7 in advance on

sale now from the Village

Hall.

May 16th Lexie Green and the

Indigo Blue playing

Americana, Folk, Rock and

Blues. Tickets £7 in advance.

Oct 23rd Former members of the

Albion Band, Chris While

and Julie Matthews.

Tickets £12 in advance.

Book early for this one.

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Call 07786 618787 or

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Kitchens, Bathrooms, Conservatories etc FREE measure and quotation

Home: 01328 701911

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Weekdays. Mornings & Afternoons.

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The Dabbling Duck A warm welcome guaranteed from

all the staff at the Dabbling Duck.

Open all day every day

Coffee from 12 noon daily

Food served Monday to Sunday from

12 midday to 2.30pm & 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Take Away Menu available at same times.

Real ales and full wine list

Locally sourced, seasonal weekly menus

Children’s choices available.

For all bookings phone 01485 520827

DOGS AT HOME 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 & spacious

grounds for your dog to play in.

Love and cuddles guaranteed! The Paddocks, Station Road,

Little Massingham

Contact Donna on 07793 737 312

For all your

gardening

Requirements

telephone

Patrick Jacques

Lynn Lane

07976981270

FUN FRIENDLY ZUMBA CLASSES

Harpley Village Hall Mon. 6.30 - 7.30 pm Mon. 7.30 - 8.30 pm Wed. 9.30 - 10.30 am Pott Row Village Hall Wed. 7 - 8 pm Leziate Village Hall Thurs. 6.30 - 7.30 pm

Classes £3.50 each. For further information

please contact Julie Austin on 07721 774 198

For that special occasion

Weddings Airports

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Gert & Daisy........... Happy New Year! We’re back! Glad to hear most of you missed us larst month. We

wus so busy buying, wrapping and delivering we dint hev toime ter sit own tergether –

yew don’t realise what busy lives we lead.

We hope yew awl got lots of noice presents. Bert got Gert some personalised number

plates – she think thas so hew ken know what she is up to awl the toime. Sid got Daisy a

coat so she ken wear it indoors and he ownt hatta loight a fire. Talking of which, that int

harf bin cold lately and there’s talk of snow in February and we hope we git a few

inches.

Daisy’s boy hed his car rit off. That wus outside his house and he wus asleep – he dint

know nothing about it until someone knocked on the door. That hev bin a job! On a

brighter note he got engaged just afore Christmas and the wedding will be at the end of

March.

Talking of weddings – this week Joan and Ephraim Green will be celebrating their Plati-

num Anniversary. For those who don’t know thas their 70th! Well done Joan! We are

sure we ownt git anywhere near that. They int heving a party just a family lunch (that’ll

be about 200 people). Congratulations to yew both.

Happy 98th birthday to Miriam Flower on 1st February. Looking forward to her 100th!

Bert hed a little emergency to attend to. Ann and Barry Bowen managed to git locked

out of the thunderbox so Bert rushed down with his toolbox and a bucket (glad to say

they dint hev to use it) and managed to solve the problem.

There will be a Valentine dance up the Hall. It’s live music and they play music from

films and stuff – hope yew’ll be there.

Well thas awl the gossip fer this month. We hev a lot of other news but we int allowed to

publish it – more’s the pity!

Keep yew atroshing! Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month

If a man is in a forest talking to himself with no women around, is he still wrong?

Of course he is!

GRASSROOTS MALAWI

No more videos for the time being

Many thanks for all the donations of old

VHS videos. They are now on their way to

Malawi. Many thanks.

Unfortunately, it will be some time before

another visit so we are unable accept any

more videos for the time being, due mainly

to lack of storage.

Please, however, continue with your other

donations for our stalls. Jenny Borley

Gaywood Library Events FEBRUARY

Regular Events

Scrabble Club Mondays 10am to 12

Come along and enjoy a game of scrabble!

Places allocated on a first come basis.

Knit and Knatter 4th Friday (Feb 27th),

each month from

10am- 12noon

Come and share Knitting tips and natter.

For more details call 01553 768 498

BUY YOUR VALENTINES DANCE TICKETS NOW - 07833 475 864

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We are meeting on

Monday 9th February

at 7pm in the Dabbling Duck,

Great Massingham.

We urgently need more volunteers to help

[email protected] Phone Annie : 01485 520 719

Great Massingham

Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY 10-1130 at the Village Hall

Come and enjoy toys, craft

activities and meet new faces.

Special themed session

February 5th

ANIMALS

Snack

for

kids

£1.50

Tea

and

Cake

Optional Fancy Dress

Next Two Mobile Library Visits

17th February

17th March

FITNESS FOR HEALTH

MOBILITY SESSIONS

Docking surgery, Thursdays 11.30 –12.30

The Film Club Thursday February 19th ,

7pm for 7.30pm, Village Hall

£3.50 entry. Refreshments provided.

‘The Hundred Foot Journey’

Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and Manish

Dayal this is a charming comedy drama

adapted from the novel by Richard C. Morais.

An elegant and highly enjoyable film involving

an amusing game of one-upmanship.

Contact Maggie Prue, 01485 520 912

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‘COMMUNITY CARS’ GO THE EXTRA MILE

The Great Massingham Community Car Scheme just keeps growing. End-of-year sums

tell us that, in 2014, our 55 hard-working drivers took 9 % more trips that in 2013, which

was itself a record year. December was the busiest month ever with 490 trips taken. Most

of these trips take passengers to nearby hospitals, surgeries, shops, hairdressers, clubs etc.

However, the Scheme has recently taken-on some more unusual assignments. For exam-

ple, when a patient needed daily medical treatment at Cambridge, a small team of drivers

responded magnificently by taking the passenger and partner to King’s Lynn Station

every day for 6 weeks and returning them home each afternoon. Another regular commit-

ment has recently been made by one of our drivers to take a football-mad school boy

home following after-school practice sessions. When a former driver and his wife asked if

we could take them to Herne Bay to spend Christmas with their daughter, one of the

Scheme’s drivers was more than happy to take them and bring back even though this

meant driving over 600 miles all-told.

The Scheme normally assists passengers with one-off local trips but from time to time it

can accommodate more unusual requests for help. Of course, a busy and flexible car ser-

vice needs willing drivers. Consequently, we are always looking for new people to join

our team. If you are able to spare a few hours each month driving for the Scheme

please ring the Office (01485 520 823) and ask for further details and an application

form. Enrolment is straightforward and accepting invitations to take trips is optional.

Drivers are put in touch with passengers by our Office Co-ordinators, Angie Durrant,

Christine Warnes and Linda Swallow. Linda has recently replaced Diane Brown who had

been a co-ordinator since the start of the Scheme 11 years ago and to whom we are very

grateful for helping to build a friendly and dependable service. We have also said farewell

to Ann Redvers-Mutton, who is relocating to Kent. Ann has been a driver from the start,

a long-standing member of the Management Committee and back-up Office Co-ordinator.

She will be much missed. Mike Jackson (Chairman) Tel: 0148 520 056

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Go the Extra Yard As one of a small group of volunteers who empty our litter bins each

week I am asking dog owners to use the dog waste bins provided rather

than the litter bin. There are sufficient designated dog waste bins installed

around our village for there to be no excuse for depositing bags of dog

excrement elsewhere. There are two dog waste bins along Abbey Road

and yet some dog owners cannot be bothered to walk an extra few yards

but instead drop their dog waste bags in the nearest litter bin. We have to

deal with various unpleasant material each week but there is simply no

need for us to have to deal with dog waste as well. Andrew Bickerton

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Contemporary plays Classic plays Youth Drama

Music Exhibitions

WESTACRE THEATRE

Further details:

westacretheatre.com or

01760 755800

Entertaining People — all year round

Natural Healing

Effective relief of ailments such as:

Cancer, Muscle & Joint Pain,

Arthritis and much more.

For more information call Amanda on

07584 665 742 or www.healingbyamanda.co.uk

Information on Sewer Blockages from Anglian Water

Plugholes and Toilet Bowls are For Used Water Not Waste!

You might not spot the connection between fat from

your pots and plates and wet wipes but we know it

well. Our ‘Keep It Clear’ programme is raising aware-

ness of the issues.

When used fat and oil, food scraps and sanitary waste

go down plugholes and toilet bowls, they don’t disap-

pear. They go into the sewer, get stuck together and

cause a blockage.

At any one time there are 20,000 tonnes of fats, oils

and grease down there. And when the sewers get blocked, sewage and used water comes

up in our streets, around our homes and businesses and causes havoc and distress.

It’s bad for you. It's bad for the environment. It’s bad for our businesses. And it costs £7 million to clear, every year!

Recent Water Quality Testing in Post Office Pond The water in Post Office Pit was tested by Anglian last week after the spillage and

after the drain pipe into the pit had been thoroughly flushed. Quality was within limits.

Anglian will normally test standing water after such a spillage.

They will also attend on request and take samples at any time if there is reason to

believe spillage or other contamination has occurred.

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Rachael Spooner MCFHP MAFHP

Foot Health Professional Treatments include:

Nail cutting, Corn Removal, Callus Reduction,

Diabetic Foot Care, Verruca Treatment.

Call 01485 601128 or 07754 947 408 for advice or an appointment.

Caring for your feet in your own home.

Member of British Association of Foot Health Professionals

Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer, Children's Fitness Instructor, GP Exercise Referral Instructor

Nutrition and Weight Management, Level 2 ASA Swimming Teacher, First Aid Qualified.

Tel: 07825 371 381 - www.krosstraining.co.uk

Annual Membership Subscriptions Adult Couple £15 Individual Adult £10 Over 65 years £ 8 Juniors (14 –17yrs) £ 5

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

Book the Village Hall for your function – 01485 520588

Welcomes old & new members

Wood Floor Sanding & Fitting Specialist Floor Boards, Wood Block/Parquet,

Engineered & Laminate Floors Sealing Staining Waxing Oiling

Moisture Issues, Floor levelling

Free advice & Quotes, Contact Chris on

01945 780166 or 01485 521707 or 07894791723

www.crgibbsflooring.co.uk

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Debbie Woodhouse Holistic Massage Practitioner MTI & CNHC Registered

Suitable for all ages and body types, holistic massage can relieve tension, aid sleep, relieve anxiety & stress, improve mood & promote a general sense of well-being. Deep tissue and clothed seated massage available.

Massingham Chiropractic Clinic 01485 520123

GARY KNIGHT DOMESTIC ENERGY ASSESSOR QUIDOS ACCREDITED

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES

HOME ENERGY ADVICE

40 Sunnyside Road, Great Massingham, Norfolk

[email protected]

01485 520 186 or 07557 436 411

ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits

at Heath Farm, Lynn Lane, Great Massingham

01485 520828 www.lingscountrygoods.com

Award winning ham and bacon.

Car Insurance & Home Phone Package

Money Grams

National Lottery

FREE local deliveries every Thursday !

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store & Post Office

Ray and staff

welcome you to

your local shop,

7days a week.

Mon. to Sat.

8am to 5.30pm

Sun. 9.30 -12.30

Tel: 520 272

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card, cheque and cash

payments accepted

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RAMBLINGS OF AN

ANCIENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Thurs. 26th February

7.30 - 9.30pm

Steve de Roeck shows some of his many

wildlife images gathered over

many years of globe-trotting. £2 members/£2.50 visitors incl. Refreshments

Methodist Church Hall, Austin Street, Hunstanton

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Date Time Service Location

1st February

Candlemass

9.30am

9.30 am

11.00 am

Sung Holy Communion

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

Harpley

Little Massingham

Great Massingham

Wed. 4th February 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley

8th February 10.30 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham

15th February

Last Sunday after

Epiphany.

9.30 am

11.00 am

11.00 am

Holy Communion

Family Holy Communion

Family Service

Little Massingham

Harpley

Great Massingham

18th February

Ash Wednesday

7.00 pm Service of Ashing Gayton

22nd February

First Sunday in Lent.

9.30 am

11.00 am

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

Little Massingham

Great Massingham

1st March

Second Sunday in

Lent.

9.30 am

9.30 am

11.00 am

Sung Holy Communion

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

Harpley

Little Massingham

Great Massingham

Church Services February

CHURCH NEWS

Changes to our services and times

February sees changes as follows:

1st Sunday at St Mary’s will be Holy

Communion with Rev'd Judith Pollard

at 11am. At St Andrew’s it will be

Morning Prayer at 9.30am.

2nd Sunday, will be Group Holy Com-

munion at 10-30am. In February it will

be held at St Mary, Great Massingham

but will be in a different church each

month with no other service on this

Sunday. Rev'd Jane Holmes and Rev'd

Judith Pollard will lead the service.

3rd Sunday at St Mary’s will be Family

Praise led by Rev'd Julian Thomson at

11am and at St Andrew’s Holy Commun-

ion at 9.30am led by Rev’d Pollard. Our

Family Praise services aim to involve

families in every aspect of the service.

This is a joyous occasion and enjoyed

by all. A perfect service if you are new

to the village or returning to church.

4th Sunday at St Mary’s will be Holy

Communion led by Rev'd Judith Pollard

at 11am.We hope the later start will be

a better time for families with children.

At St Andrew’s the service will be

Morning Prayer at 9.30 am.

5th Sundays, Group Holy Communion.

Church Cleaning

Every Saturday or at your convenience.

Prayer Sheet

There is a prayer sheet in church for people

to leave names of anyone for inclusion in

the prayers during the next service. The

Church is open every day during the week.

Votive Candles

We have the votive candle stand in our

Lady chapel. Light a candle and say a

prayer in memory of your loved ones. All

we ask is a donation of 20p towards the costs.

Ash Wednesday

The Ashing service will be at St Nicholas

Church Gayton at 7pm on the 18th February.

Stephen Hudson 01485 520450

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Dates for your Diary-February

Date Event Time Place

1,15,22 Feb Folkspot 7 - 10pm Village Hall Bar

9 Feb Toads on Roads Meeting 7pm Dabbling Duck

14 Feb Valentines Dance 7.30pm - late Village Hall

15 Feb Strollers 9.30am At the Well

16 Feb Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Village Hall

17 Feb Mobile Library From 11am As timetabled

19 Feb Film Club 7 for 7.30pm Village Hall

Useful Numbers Organisation Contact Phone No.

Allotment Association Gill Goold 07513125964

Borough Council Mike Tilbury 520340

British Legion & Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard (In first instance but not Fridays) Revd Jane Holmes (Fridays)

01485 601 251 01553 636227

Community Car Scheme Office 520823

Coronation Club Pam Hales 520236

County Council John Dobson 534989

Doctors Massingham Surgery 520521

The Film Club Arthur Allen/Barry Talbot 520628/0781 880 7738

Fishing Warden Nigel Yates 520844/07527866055

Football Club Barry Talbot (seniors) 520653

Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520259

Massingham Historical Society Anthony Robinson 520455

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Olaf Brun (Chair)

01328 855046 520257

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520362

Village Hall Hall & Bar & Vic Cross 520588/520387

FEBRUARY AT WESTACRE THEATRE Lots of films scheduled for your enjoyment

and a special Valentines event. Please see the website:

www.westacretheatre.com or Tel: 01760 755800

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Please read this page in conjunction with the back page

GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL

PLAYPARK PROJECT

The equipment provided for older children on the play park in our village is

limited and quite boring. As a result, we are endeavouring to have the area

refurbished with modern, exciting items for this age group.

Before any progress can be made, we need to provide evidence of the need for

this upgrade before we can apply for funding from various sources. If you have

children either living in the village or who visit you and think they would benefit

from improved facilities, please would you complete the form below, cut it out

as indicated and return it to :

Liz Foster, 51 Station Road, before 10th February 2015.

Many thanks.

PLAYPARK EQUIPMENT SURVEY

Your NAME ................................................................

ADDRESS ................................................................

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Number of children (0-5yrs) ..... (6-10yrs) ..... (11-16yrs) ......

E-mail address .............................................................. (If you wish us to

keep you informed about our progress)

Children’s

Comments ..............................................................................................

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Thank you for your help.

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OUR SENIOR PLAY PARK NEEDS A REVAMP

WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH OUR PLAY PARK SURVEY As you can see from the pictures below, parts of our Play Park

are badly in need of upgrading. On the reverse side of this page you will find a survey form regarding the upgrading of

the Play Park. It is very important that we get as many forms returned as possible.

We think that the project is important for all the village children but we have to prove

that it is necessary if we are to obtain funding.

PLEASE, PLEASE complete the form and return it. Thank you, Liz Foster.

Pease take the trouble to complete and return the short questionnaire overleaf.

Without your support and sufficient returns

it will be difficult to go ahead with the project. Do it now before you forget.