The Mallard - Great Massingham · When we, our Queen’s loyal Norfolk subjects, have something...
Transcript of The Mallard - Great Massingham · When we, our Queen’s loyal Norfolk subjects, have something...
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Issue 326 Christmas Edition December 2018
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
Read All About lsquoThe Battlersquos Overrsquo on page 8
New offers at your Village Store - See below amp page 7
Itrsquos All Happening At the Village Store
Note the new store logo left Mark our new village store owner says
ldquoItrsquos been the fastest twelve weeks of my liferdquo He goes on to say ldquoWe have had some incredible feedback for which I wanted to say a simple but massive lsquothank yoursquo These first twelve weeks have
flown by and I am incredibly grateful to our customers for their feedback and to the store team for their hard work and support We have had some real fun in the shop (wearing a onesie for lsquoChildren in Needrsquo was certainly memorable) and wersquove also managed to make a few positive changes and would like to give you an update (Details mainly on page 7) We have introduced an additional 117 new lines since the end of August and we are trying our best to accommodate your requests where possiblerdquo For example
There is much more to report about opening times Christmas at the Store a card machine the Post Office and more Yoursquoll find it all on page 7
FLOWERS We now stock fresh flowers
FRUIT amp VEGETABLES We have a new and increased range of fresh fruit and vege-tables which is delivered fresh daily
WINTER FUEL Back by popular demand we now have a range of winter fuel including logs kindling house coal smokeless coal and wood briquettes
SOUP amp A ROLL We now offer hot soup and a
cottage roll for pound220
The Mallard
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Mallard News
lsquoHistry Bitsrsquo No Ordinary Match When we our Queenrsquos loyal Norfolk subjects have something truly Royal to celebrate ndash a wedding perhaps or the birth of a new heir to the throne ndash we turn on our TVs and stare open-mouthed at the glittering coaches and prancing horses filling our high-definition fifty-five inch screens But way back in June 1953 when Her Majesty was crowned and television had only recently been invented things were a little different For some still unclear reason it was decided that Massingham could best demonstrate its loyalty by holding a football match on the Village Hall field But this would be no ordinary match It would be an early example of the now mainstream art of cross-dressing The wives and girlfriends of the menrsquos team would wear the familiar red and green Massingham first team
shirts and the men would wearhellip well anything that took their fancy From Grandmarsquos bloomers (and they were bloomers in those days) through Auntiersquos Sunday-best hats housemaidsrsquo pinafores and scandalously-short skirts to luscious lips and full clown make-up I was only six at the time but the game is vividly etched in my memory My chief reaction then was the same as it is to-day Why But then perhaps some questions are best left unanswered The final score I seem to remember was a ten-all draw David Miller
bull Village Store News bull Christmas Market bull lsquoHistryrsquo Bits bull Quiz Nights bull Christmas Tree bull Craft and Chat bull Village Hall Events bull West Norfolk Folk bull Tennis News bull Trefoil Guild bull Gert amp Daisy bull Parish Council bull Footpaths bull Mike Tilbury Award bull Battles Over bull Historical Society Talk bull Christmas Shoeboxes bull Christmas Lights bull Preschool bull Revrsquod Janersquos Message bull Mobile Library bull Church News bull Church Services bull Dance Session bull School Christmas Fair bull West Norfolk Wins bull Mother amp Baby bull Itrsquos a Wonderful Life bull Well done Wizard bull Dates for your Diary
In this issue
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
wwwgreatmassinghamnet e-mail mallardeditorbtinternetcom
Editorial Committee
Editor Bev Randall 6 Abbeyfields Great Massingham 01485 520 899
Treasurer David Baines 01485 520 966
Website Caroline Boyden 01485 521 816
Deadline for the next issue
20th December
If anybody can put names to the superstars below Irsquod be grateful
John Morton Snr puts up a stout defence
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Mallard News
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By
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pound150 includes refreshments
Mondays 3rd and 17th December
and 7th and 21st January 2019
Great Massingham Quiz Nights For some years lsquoKeefrsquo has been organising this fun evening but he has finally decided to pass on the quiz masterrsquos hat and I lsquove been persuaded to take it on Regular quizzers will hopefully notice no difference in these fun evenings but for those who have not been before or have allowed your attendance to lapse why not come along and exercise those little grey cells in an evening of fun and entertain-ment As well as the quiz (with cash priz-es) there is also a raffle Half the proceeds go to the Village Hall and the rest is award-ed to the winners The 2019 season opens on Thursday 24th January We have quiz masters (amp a quiz mistress) lined up for the first four quizzes of the year However new quiz masters are always welcome Donations towards raffle prizes will also be gratefully received Quizzing starts at 730 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of August and December So please do come along and join in the fun Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year See you in 2019 Peter James
Poppies on the Christmas Tree You might have heard of a group of Great Massingham ladies who besides support-ing many charities meet regularly to lsquowatch their weightrsquo and have a weigh in Each person pays a lsquofeersquo to be weighed
The money they raise they donate to good causes Recently they have donated to the Nook Hospice Appeal by buying a brick towards the cost of a new building
They also always provide and decorate a Christmas tree for St Maryrsquos Church and this year they have used some of their funds to purchase a new tree As it is 2018 and we are commemorating the 100 years since the end of World War One they will be decorating the tree with all the poppies they made for the 2014 commemorations
Why not visit the Church during Christmas and have a look
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Mallard News Village Hall
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Tel 07714192521 or 01485 520 187
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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 Mobility11 30 - 12 30 Thurs Docking Surgery
News From the Tennis Courts A new lsquoParent and Childrsquo session on the first Monday of every month has now begun from 930am ndash 1030 for children up to 5 years and parents up to 105 years Also on the third Monday of every month from 930am ndash 1030am therersquos a new Adult Fun session aimed at begin-ners or those wanting to get back into the game Therersquos a similar group every Wednesday evening as well All the details are on the windows of the Tennis Shelter by the courts or on our
Facebook page or from our enthusiastic Level 3 coach on 07940 428002 or at
chrissanders63outlookcom
TREFOIL GUILD Special Service to Celebrate 75years
This special service held in St Maryrsquos in October was well attended A collection at the service raised pound7705 which has been donated to lsquoRiding For the Disabled
Many thanks to all who came along and all who helped A special thank you to Anna Burpitt and Margaret Bowes for
helping with the teas Shirley Rae
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Mallard News
Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin That donrsquot seem five minits since we wus writing December larst year
We hev bin busy helping people raise funds Fust there wus the Coronation Club Bingo which med nearly pound600 fer the Christmas Lunch We hope they awl enjoy that Then we dun the quiz fer the Firemen ndash that med pound375 We wus very pleased to do that Daisy tuk part in the Remembrance Day performance of Lest We Forget That wus very moving and thought-provoking Daisyrsquos mum sang along to the old songs and we guess that at 96 she wus the oldest person attending Everyone did so well and it wus noice ter see the beacon alight again Hope yew noticed Daisyrsquos flag flying Daisy hes started playing indoor bowls this year and her partner is Vic Cross (poor him) Gert dint want ter play but Bertrsquos partner hint been able ter play for a cuppel of weeks so Gert hev played She reckon she int never gonna play agin She asked Bert how he thort shersquod played and he said lsquoWell you hint ever played aforersquo ndash take that as lsquocraprsquo We hev sin that Sid hev bin spending a lot of toime making the French boules pit (or Petanque if yewrsquore posh) We just wanna know where the balls are That wus very quiet this week when awl the rogues went ter the Isle of Wight on their annual bus trip Sid dint go this year so Daisy dint git a chance to do some secret jobs in the house ndash no crazy decorating this year Most of em come back with colds ndash not much of a holiday we think There ownt be a Gert and Daisy bit in January cos we carnt mek it up quick enough be-fore Christmas So much shopping ter do Wish Father Christmas would do his own shopping and not keep leaving it ter us Also wersquove bin busy agin making baubles and stuff fer the Stitch and Bitch stall at the Church Christmas fair on 1st December ndash hope you will hev bin ter see us Belated Happy Birthday wishes ter Edna and Happy 97th Birthday ter Daisyrsquos mum We wish yew awl a very merry Christmas and same as larst year donrsquot forget ter look after any neighbours who are on their own No doubt therersquoll be plenty on the telly but a pop in ter those on their own means a lot over the festive period even if yew carnt dew it fer the rest of the year Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month
Every womanrsquos dream is that a man will take her in his arms throw her into the bedhellip
and clean the whole house while shersquos asleep
Parish Council Report - October meeting Six councillors attended the meeting on 22nd October plus the Clerk amp two parishioners
A beacon ceremony is to take place on 11th November to commemorate the centenary of World War One There will be a perfor-mance in the church at 1715 followed by the lighting of the beacon on the green The geese have effectively moved on to pastures new and it seems that the friendly use of the laser has been successful The annual Budget and Precept require-ments will be discussed at forthcoming meetings with all items requiring attention
being submitted to the Clerk for inclusion Correspondence and outstanding accounts were all dealt with Next meeting Mon 21st Jan 2019 730 pm
VILLAGE PAVEMENTS The Parish Council would like to remind parishioners to ensure that any hedges for which they are responsible do not intrude upon the public pavements It has also been noticed that more people are parking on pavements Obstructing public footways is an offence and can lead to prosecution Parish Council
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Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
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Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
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Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
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Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
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01485 521888
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Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar
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The Village Store amp Post Office
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7days a week Mon to Sat
8am to 530pm Sun 930 -1230
Tel 520 272
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bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
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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
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Dates for your Diary ndash December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
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Mallard News
lsquoHistry Bitsrsquo No Ordinary Match When we our Queenrsquos loyal Norfolk subjects have something truly Royal to celebrate ndash a wedding perhaps or the birth of a new heir to the throne ndash we turn on our TVs and stare open-mouthed at the glittering coaches and prancing horses filling our high-definition fifty-five inch screens But way back in June 1953 when Her Majesty was crowned and television had only recently been invented things were a little different For some still unclear reason it was decided that Massingham could best demonstrate its loyalty by holding a football match on the Village Hall field But this would be no ordinary match It would be an early example of the now mainstream art of cross-dressing The wives and girlfriends of the menrsquos team would wear the familiar red and green Massingham first team
shirts and the men would wearhellip well anything that took their fancy From Grandmarsquos bloomers (and they were bloomers in those days) through Auntiersquos Sunday-best hats housemaidsrsquo pinafores and scandalously-short skirts to luscious lips and full clown make-up I was only six at the time but the game is vividly etched in my memory My chief reaction then was the same as it is to-day Why But then perhaps some questions are best left unanswered The final score I seem to remember was a ten-all draw David Miller
bull Village Store News bull Christmas Market bull lsquoHistryrsquo Bits bull Quiz Nights bull Christmas Tree bull Craft and Chat bull Village Hall Events bull West Norfolk Folk bull Tennis News bull Trefoil Guild bull Gert amp Daisy bull Parish Council bull Footpaths bull Mike Tilbury Award bull Battles Over bull Historical Society Talk bull Christmas Shoeboxes bull Christmas Lights bull Preschool bull Revrsquod Janersquos Message bull Mobile Library bull Church News bull Church Services bull Dance Session bull School Christmas Fair bull West Norfolk Wins bull Mother amp Baby bull Itrsquos a Wonderful Life bull Well done Wizard bull Dates for your Diary
In this issue
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
wwwgreatmassinghamnet e-mail mallardeditorbtinternetcom
Editorial Committee
Editor Bev Randall 6 Abbeyfields Great Massingham 01485 520 899
Treasurer David Baines 01485 520 966
Website Caroline Boyden 01485 521 816
Deadline for the next issue
20th December
If anybody can put names to the superstars below Irsquod be grateful
John Morton Snr puts up a stout defence
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Mallard News
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Mondays 3rd and 17th December
and 7th and 21st January 2019
Great Massingham Quiz Nights For some years lsquoKeefrsquo has been organising this fun evening but he has finally decided to pass on the quiz masterrsquos hat and I lsquove been persuaded to take it on Regular quizzers will hopefully notice no difference in these fun evenings but for those who have not been before or have allowed your attendance to lapse why not come along and exercise those little grey cells in an evening of fun and entertain-ment As well as the quiz (with cash priz-es) there is also a raffle Half the proceeds go to the Village Hall and the rest is award-ed to the winners The 2019 season opens on Thursday 24th January We have quiz masters (amp a quiz mistress) lined up for the first four quizzes of the year However new quiz masters are always welcome Donations towards raffle prizes will also be gratefully received Quizzing starts at 730 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of August and December So please do come along and join in the fun Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year See you in 2019 Peter James
Poppies on the Christmas Tree You might have heard of a group of Great Massingham ladies who besides support-ing many charities meet regularly to lsquowatch their weightrsquo and have a weigh in Each person pays a lsquofeersquo to be weighed
The money they raise they donate to good causes Recently they have donated to the Nook Hospice Appeal by buying a brick towards the cost of a new building
They also always provide and decorate a Christmas tree for St Maryrsquos Church and this year they have used some of their funds to purchase a new tree As it is 2018 and we are commemorating the 100 years since the end of World War One they will be decorating the tree with all the poppies they made for the 2014 commemorations
Why not visit the Church during Christmas and have a look
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 Mobility11 30 - 12 30 Thurs Docking Surgery
News From the Tennis Courts A new lsquoParent and Childrsquo session on the first Monday of every month has now begun from 930am ndash 1030 for children up to 5 years and parents up to 105 years Also on the third Monday of every month from 930am ndash 1030am therersquos a new Adult Fun session aimed at begin-ners or those wanting to get back into the game Therersquos a similar group every Wednesday evening as well All the details are on the windows of the Tennis Shelter by the courts or on our
Facebook page or from our enthusiastic Level 3 coach on 07940 428002 or at
chrissanders63outlookcom
TREFOIL GUILD Special Service to Celebrate 75years
This special service held in St Maryrsquos in October was well attended A collection at the service raised pound7705 which has been donated to lsquoRiding For the Disabled
Many thanks to all who came along and all who helped A special thank you to Anna Burpitt and Margaret Bowes for
helping with the teas Shirley Rae
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Mallard News
Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin That donrsquot seem five minits since we wus writing December larst year
We hev bin busy helping people raise funds Fust there wus the Coronation Club Bingo which med nearly pound600 fer the Christmas Lunch We hope they awl enjoy that Then we dun the quiz fer the Firemen ndash that med pound375 We wus very pleased to do that Daisy tuk part in the Remembrance Day performance of Lest We Forget That wus very moving and thought-provoking Daisyrsquos mum sang along to the old songs and we guess that at 96 she wus the oldest person attending Everyone did so well and it wus noice ter see the beacon alight again Hope yew noticed Daisyrsquos flag flying Daisy hes started playing indoor bowls this year and her partner is Vic Cross (poor him) Gert dint want ter play but Bertrsquos partner hint been able ter play for a cuppel of weeks so Gert hev played She reckon she int never gonna play agin She asked Bert how he thort shersquod played and he said lsquoWell you hint ever played aforersquo ndash take that as lsquocraprsquo We hev sin that Sid hev bin spending a lot of toime making the French boules pit (or Petanque if yewrsquore posh) We just wanna know where the balls are That wus very quiet this week when awl the rogues went ter the Isle of Wight on their annual bus trip Sid dint go this year so Daisy dint git a chance to do some secret jobs in the house ndash no crazy decorating this year Most of em come back with colds ndash not much of a holiday we think There ownt be a Gert and Daisy bit in January cos we carnt mek it up quick enough be-fore Christmas So much shopping ter do Wish Father Christmas would do his own shopping and not keep leaving it ter us Also wersquove bin busy agin making baubles and stuff fer the Stitch and Bitch stall at the Church Christmas fair on 1st December ndash hope you will hev bin ter see us Belated Happy Birthday wishes ter Edna and Happy 97th Birthday ter Daisyrsquos mum We wish yew awl a very merry Christmas and same as larst year donrsquot forget ter look after any neighbours who are on their own No doubt therersquoll be plenty on the telly but a pop in ter those on their own means a lot over the festive period even if yew carnt dew it fer the rest of the year Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month
Every womanrsquos dream is that a man will take her in his arms throw her into the bedhellip
and clean the whole house while shersquos asleep
Parish Council Report - October meeting Six councillors attended the meeting on 22nd October plus the Clerk amp two parishioners
A beacon ceremony is to take place on 11th November to commemorate the centenary of World War One There will be a perfor-mance in the church at 1715 followed by the lighting of the beacon on the green The geese have effectively moved on to pastures new and it seems that the friendly use of the laser has been successful The annual Budget and Precept require-ments will be discussed at forthcoming meetings with all items requiring attention
being submitted to the Clerk for inclusion Correspondence and outstanding accounts were all dealt with Next meeting Mon 21st Jan 2019 730 pm
VILLAGE PAVEMENTS The Parish Council would like to remind parishioners to ensure that any hedges for which they are responsible do not intrude upon the public pavements It has also been noticed that more people are parking on pavements Obstructing public footways is an offence and can lead to prosecution Parish Council
7
Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
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Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
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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
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Dates for your Diary ndash December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
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Mallard News
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Craft and Chat In the Village Hall Bar 2pm - 430pm
pound150 includes refreshments
Mondays 3rd and 17th December
and 7th and 21st January 2019
Great Massingham Quiz Nights For some years lsquoKeefrsquo has been organising this fun evening but he has finally decided to pass on the quiz masterrsquos hat and I lsquove been persuaded to take it on Regular quizzers will hopefully notice no difference in these fun evenings but for those who have not been before or have allowed your attendance to lapse why not come along and exercise those little grey cells in an evening of fun and entertain-ment As well as the quiz (with cash priz-es) there is also a raffle Half the proceeds go to the Village Hall and the rest is award-ed to the winners The 2019 season opens on Thursday 24th January We have quiz masters (amp a quiz mistress) lined up for the first four quizzes of the year However new quiz masters are always welcome Donations towards raffle prizes will also be gratefully received Quizzing starts at 730 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of August and December So please do come along and join in the fun Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year See you in 2019 Peter James
Poppies on the Christmas Tree You might have heard of a group of Great Massingham ladies who besides support-ing many charities meet regularly to lsquowatch their weightrsquo and have a weigh in Each person pays a lsquofeersquo to be weighed
The money they raise they donate to good causes Recently they have donated to the Nook Hospice Appeal by buying a brick towards the cost of a new building
They also always provide and decorate a Christmas tree for St Maryrsquos Church and this year they have used some of their funds to purchase a new tree As it is 2018 and we are commemorating the 100 years since the end of World War One they will be decorating the tree with all the poppies they made for the 2014 commemorations
Why not visit the Church during Christmas and have a look
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 Mobility11 30 - 12 30 Thurs Docking Surgery
News From the Tennis Courts A new lsquoParent and Childrsquo session on the first Monday of every month has now begun from 930am ndash 1030 for children up to 5 years and parents up to 105 years Also on the third Monday of every month from 930am ndash 1030am therersquos a new Adult Fun session aimed at begin-ners or those wanting to get back into the game Therersquos a similar group every Wednesday evening as well All the details are on the windows of the Tennis Shelter by the courts or on our
Facebook page or from our enthusiastic Level 3 coach on 07940 428002 or at
chrissanders63outlookcom
TREFOIL GUILD Special Service to Celebrate 75years
This special service held in St Maryrsquos in October was well attended A collection at the service raised pound7705 which has been donated to lsquoRiding For the Disabled
Many thanks to all who came along and all who helped A special thank you to Anna Burpitt and Margaret Bowes for
helping with the teas Shirley Rae
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Mallard News
Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin That donrsquot seem five minits since we wus writing December larst year
We hev bin busy helping people raise funds Fust there wus the Coronation Club Bingo which med nearly pound600 fer the Christmas Lunch We hope they awl enjoy that Then we dun the quiz fer the Firemen ndash that med pound375 We wus very pleased to do that Daisy tuk part in the Remembrance Day performance of Lest We Forget That wus very moving and thought-provoking Daisyrsquos mum sang along to the old songs and we guess that at 96 she wus the oldest person attending Everyone did so well and it wus noice ter see the beacon alight again Hope yew noticed Daisyrsquos flag flying Daisy hes started playing indoor bowls this year and her partner is Vic Cross (poor him) Gert dint want ter play but Bertrsquos partner hint been able ter play for a cuppel of weeks so Gert hev played She reckon she int never gonna play agin She asked Bert how he thort shersquod played and he said lsquoWell you hint ever played aforersquo ndash take that as lsquocraprsquo We hev sin that Sid hev bin spending a lot of toime making the French boules pit (or Petanque if yewrsquore posh) We just wanna know where the balls are That wus very quiet this week when awl the rogues went ter the Isle of Wight on their annual bus trip Sid dint go this year so Daisy dint git a chance to do some secret jobs in the house ndash no crazy decorating this year Most of em come back with colds ndash not much of a holiday we think There ownt be a Gert and Daisy bit in January cos we carnt mek it up quick enough be-fore Christmas So much shopping ter do Wish Father Christmas would do his own shopping and not keep leaving it ter us Also wersquove bin busy agin making baubles and stuff fer the Stitch and Bitch stall at the Church Christmas fair on 1st December ndash hope you will hev bin ter see us Belated Happy Birthday wishes ter Edna and Happy 97th Birthday ter Daisyrsquos mum We wish yew awl a very merry Christmas and same as larst year donrsquot forget ter look after any neighbours who are on their own No doubt therersquoll be plenty on the telly but a pop in ter those on their own means a lot over the festive period even if yew carnt dew it fer the rest of the year Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month
Every womanrsquos dream is that a man will take her in his arms throw her into the bedhellip
and clean the whole house while shersquos asleep
Parish Council Report - October meeting Six councillors attended the meeting on 22nd October plus the Clerk amp two parishioners
A beacon ceremony is to take place on 11th November to commemorate the centenary of World War One There will be a perfor-mance in the church at 1715 followed by the lighting of the beacon on the green The geese have effectively moved on to pastures new and it seems that the friendly use of the laser has been successful The annual Budget and Precept require-ments will be discussed at forthcoming meetings with all items requiring attention
being submitted to the Clerk for inclusion Correspondence and outstanding accounts were all dealt with Next meeting Mon 21st Jan 2019 730 pm
VILLAGE PAVEMENTS The Parish Council would like to remind parishioners to ensure that any hedges for which they are responsible do not intrude upon the public pavements It has also been noticed that more people are parking on pavements Obstructing public footways is an offence and can lead to prosecution Parish Council
7
Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
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
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Dates for your Diary ndash December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
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4
Mallard News Village Hall
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Carol Walker MCFHP MAFHP Registered Member of the British
Association of Foot Health Professionals
Foot Health Practitioner
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Contact carolwalker3060gmailcom
Tel 07714192521 or 01485 520 187
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Landlords Electrical Testing Electrical Upgrades All Work Fully Insured
For your free estimate please call Adam Prime on
01485 601141 07765 786709 primenetworkgrpgmailcom
West Norfolk Radiorsquos Live Shows Village Hall Bar 7-10pm FREE entry
9 Dec Steve Bonham (Vagabond Philosopher) amp Chris Fox (Cambridgeshire) 16 Dec Terence Blacker amp Cam bridge amp Walker (Cambridgeshire)
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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 Mobility11 30 - 12 30 Thurs Docking Surgery
News From the Tennis Courts A new lsquoParent and Childrsquo session on the first Monday of every month has now begun from 930am ndash 1030 for children up to 5 years and parents up to 105 years Also on the third Monday of every month from 930am ndash 1030am therersquos a new Adult Fun session aimed at begin-ners or those wanting to get back into the game Therersquos a similar group every Wednesday evening as well All the details are on the windows of the Tennis Shelter by the courts or on our
Facebook page or from our enthusiastic Level 3 coach on 07940 428002 or at
chrissanders63outlookcom
TREFOIL GUILD Special Service to Celebrate 75years
This special service held in St Maryrsquos in October was well attended A collection at the service raised pound7705 which has been donated to lsquoRiding For the Disabled
Many thanks to all who came along and all who helped A special thank you to Anna Burpitt and Margaret Bowes for
helping with the teas Shirley Rae
5
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Mallard News
Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin That donrsquot seem five minits since we wus writing December larst year
We hev bin busy helping people raise funds Fust there wus the Coronation Club Bingo which med nearly pound600 fer the Christmas Lunch We hope they awl enjoy that Then we dun the quiz fer the Firemen ndash that med pound375 We wus very pleased to do that Daisy tuk part in the Remembrance Day performance of Lest We Forget That wus very moving and thought-provoking Daisyrsquos mum sang along to the old songs and we guess that at 96 she wus the oldest person attending Everyone did so well and it wus noice ter see the beacon alight again Hope yew noticed Daisyrsquos flag flying Daisy hes started playing indoor bowls this year and her partner is Vic Cross (poor him) Gert dint want ter play but Bertrsquos partner hint been able ter play for a cuppel of weeks so Gert hev played She reckon she int never gonna play agin She asked Bert how he thort shersquod played and he said lsquoWell you hint ever played aforersquo ndash take that as lsquocraprsquo We hev sin that Sid hev bin spending a lot of toime making the French boules pit (or Petanque if yewrsquore posh) We just wanna know where the balls are That wus very quiet this week when awl the rogues went ter the Isle of Wight on their annual bus trip Sid dint go this year so Daisy dint git a chance to do some secret jobs in the house ndash no crazy decorating this year Most of em come back with colds ndash not much of a holiday we think There ownt be a Gert and Daisy bit in January cos we carnt mek it up quick enough be-fore Christmas So much shopping ter do Wish Father Christmas would do his own shopping and not keep leaving it ter us Also wersquove bin busy agin making baubles and stuff fer the Stitch and Bitch stall at the Church Christmas fair on 1st December ndash hope you will hev bin ter see us Belated Happy Birthday wishes ter Edna and Happy 97th Birthday ter Daisyrsquos mum We wish yew awl a very merry Christmas and same as larst year donrsquot forget ter look after any neighbours who are on their own No doubt therersquoll be plenty on the telly but a pop in ter those on their own means a lot over the festive period even if yew carnt dew it fer the rest of the year Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month
Every womanrsquos dream is that a man will take her in his arms throw her into the bedhellip
and clean the whole house while shersquos asleep
Parish Council Report - October meeting Six councillors attended the meeting on 22nd October plus the Clerk amp two parishioners
A beacon ceremony is to take place on 11th November to commemorate the centenary of World War One There will be a perfor-mance in the church at 1715 followed by the lighting of the beacon on the green The geese have effectively moved on to pastures new and it seems that the friendly use of the laser has been successful The annual Budget and Precept require-ments will be discussed at forthcoming meetings with all items requiring attention
being submitted to the Clerk for inclusion Correspondence and outstanding accounts were all dealt with Next meeting Mon 21st Jan 2019 730 pm
VILLAGE PAVEMENTS The Parish Council would like to remind parishioners to ensure that any hedges for which they are responsible do not intrude upon the public pavements It has also been noticed that more people are parking on pavements Obstructing public footways is an offence and can lead to prosecution Parish Council
7
Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
10
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Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
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Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar
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Village Store
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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
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bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
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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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
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Phone 01485 520637 Mobile 07780 776576
Approved coal and solid fuel merchant
For Quality Fuels at the Best Prices
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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
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West Rudham
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PE31 8RW
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15 Cross Street Harpley Kingrsquos Lynn PE31 6TJ
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6
Mallard News
Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin That donrsquot seem five minits since we wus writing December larst year
We hev bin busy helping people raise funds Fust there wus the Coronation Club Bingo which med nearly pound600 fer the Christmas Lunch We hope they awl enjoy that Then we dun the quiz fer the Firemen ndash that med pound375 We wus very pleased to do that Daisy tuk part in the Remembrance Day performance of Lest We Forget That wus very moving and thought-provoking Daisyrsquos mum sang along to the old songs and we guess that at 96 she wus the oldest person attending Everyone did so well and it wus noice ter see the beacon alight again Hope yew noticed Daisyrsquos flag flying Daisy hes started playing indoor bowls this year and her partner is Vic Cross (poor him) Gert dint want ter play but Bertrsquos partner hint been able ter play for a cuppel of weeks so Gert hev played She reckon she int never gonna play agin She asked Bert how he thort shersquod played and he said lsquoWell you hint ever played aforersquo ndash take that as lsquocraprsquo We hev sin that Sid hev bin spending a lot of toime making the French boules pit (or Petanque if yewrsquore posh) We just wanna know where the balls are That wus very quiet this week when awl the rogues went ter the Isle of Wight on their annual bus trip Sid dint go this year so Daisy dint git a chance to do some secret jobs in the house ndash no crazy decorating this year Most of em come back with colds ndash not much of a holiday we think There ownt be a Gert and Daisy bit in January cos we carnt mek it up quick enough be-fore Christmas So much shopping ter do Wish Father Christmas would do his own shopping and not keep leaving it ter us Also wersquove bin busy agin making baubles and stuff fer the Stitch and Bitch stall at the Church Christmas fair on 1st December ndash hope you will hev bin ter see us Belated Happy Birthday wishes ter Edna and Happy 97th Birthday ter Daisyrsquos mum We wish yew awl a very merry Christmas and same as larst year donrsquot forget ter look after any neighbours who are on their own No doubt therersquoll be plenty on the telly but a pop in ter those on their own means a lot over the festive period even if yew carnt dew it fer the rest of the year Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month
Every womanrsquos dream is that a man will take her in his arms throw her into the bedhellip
and clean the whole house while shersquos asleep
Parish Council Report - October meeting Six councillors attended the meeting on 22nd October plus the Clerk amp two parishioners
A beacon ceremony is to take place on 11th November to commemorate the centenary of World War One There will be a perfor-mance in the church at 1715 followed by the lighting of the beacon on the green The geese have effectively moved on to pastures new and it seems that the friendly use of the laser has been successful The annual Budget and Precept require-ments will be discussed at forthcoming meetings with all items requiring attention
being submitted to the Clerk for inclusion Correspondence and outstanding accounts were all dealt with Next meeting Mon 21st Jan 2019 730 pm
VILLAGE PAVEMENTS The Parish Council would like to remind parishioners to ensure that any hedges for which they are responsible do not intrude upon the public pavements It has also been noticed that more people are parking on pavements Obstructing public footways is an offence and can lead to prosecution Parish Council
7
Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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
Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance
amp Pest Control
138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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15
OVEN CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING
SOFA CLEANING
Call the local experts now
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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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
6
Mallard News
Gert amp Daisy Well here we are agin That donrsquot seem five minits since we wus writing December larst year
We hev bin busy helping people raise funds Fust there wus the Coronation Club Bingo which med nearly pound600 fer the Christmas Lunch We hope they awl enjoy that Then we dun the quiz fer the Firemen ndash that med pound375 We wus very pleased to do that Daisy tuk part in the Remembrance Day performance of Lest We Forget That wus very moving and thought-provoking Daisyrsquos mum sang along to the old songs and we guess that at 96 she wus the oldest person attending Everyone did so well and it wus noice ter see the beacon alight again Hope yew noticed Daisyrsquos flag flying Daisy hes started playing indoor bowls this year and her partner is Vic Cross (poor him) Gert dint want ter play but Bertrsquos partner hint been able ter play for a cuppel of weeks so Gert hev played She reckon she int never gonna play agin She asked Bert how he thort shersquod played and he said lsquoWell you hint ever played aforersquo ndash take that as lsquocraprsquo We hev sin that Sid hev bin spending a lot of toime making the French boules pit (or Petanque if yewrsquore posh) We just wanna know where the balls are That wus very quiet this week when awl the rogues went ter the Isle of Wight on their annual bus trip Sid dint go this year so Daisy dint git a chance to do some secret jobs in the house ndash no crazy decorating this year Most of em come back with colds ndash not much of a holiday we think There ownt be a Gert and Daisy bit in January cos we carnt mek it up quick enough be-fore Christmas So much shopping ter do Wish Father Christmas would do his own shopping and not keep leaving it ter us Also wersquove bin busy agin making baubles and stuff fer the Stitch and Bitch stall at the Church Christmas fair on 1st December ndash hope you will hev bin ter see us Belated Happy Birthday wishes ter Edna and Happy 97th Birthday ter Daisyrsquos mum We wish yew awl a very merry Christmas and same as larst year donrsquot forget ter look after any neighbours who are on their own No doubt therersquoll be plenty on the telly but a pop in ter those on their own means a lot over the festive period even if yew carnt dew it fer the rest of the year Dew yew keep atroshing Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month
Every womanrsquos dream is that a man will take her in his arms throw her into the bedhellip
and clean the whole house while shersquos asleep
Parish Council Report - October meeting Six councillors attended the meeting on 22nd October plus the Clerk amp two parishioners
A beacon ceremony is to take place on 11th November to commemorate the centenary of World War One There will be a perfor-mance in the church at 1715 followed by the lighting of the beacon on the green The geese have effectively moved on to pastures new and it seems that the friendly use of the laser has been successful The annual Budget and Precept require-ments will be discussed at forthcoming meetings with all items requiring attention
being submitted to the Clerk for inclusion Correspondence and outstanding accounts were all dealt with Next meeting Mon 21st Jan 2019 730 pm
VILLAGE PAVEMENTS The Parish Council would like to remind parishioners to ensure that any hedges for which they are responsible do not intrude upon the public pavements It has also been noticed that more people are parking on pavements Obstructing public footways is an offence and can lead to prosecution Parish Council
7
Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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
Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance
amp Pest Control
138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
7
Mallard News Please Support Your Village Store
POST OFFICE We have extended our Post Office opening hours so that we no longer close for lunch The new hours for the Post Office are
Monday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Tuesday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Wednesday 0900 -1200
Thursday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Friday 0900 -1730 No closure for lunch
Saturday 0900 -1300
CARD MACHINE We now have a card machine in the shop which is able to take all major debit and credit cards and also can take apple pay from iPhones
(No minimum spend)
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OFFERS AND OPENING TIMES
Christmas Hampers We are running a Christmas hamper campaign up until Christmas where you could buy create or win a hamper Buy - We have 3 hamper packages that you could purchase - details are in store Create - You could also let us know what you would like in a hamper and we can create and package it for you Win - Buy a raffle ticket in store for just pound1 with a chance of winning one of three hampers that are valued at either pound120 pound65 or pound25
Late Night Shopping We will be opening for late night shopping on Thursday 20th December until 8pm During the evening we will have Father Christmas popping in to see us and a host of adults and Children singing Christmas carols Please join us We will also be announcing the winners on this evening of the three Christmas hampers and also the winners of the Christmas Colouring Competi-tion which is back by popular demand
(Please look out for the colouring pictures in store - we will have the following age ranges
0-6 7-1111-18 Adults and up) Mark and Kerry
MORE ON OFFER AT THE VILLAGE STORE
Here are some more details of whatrsquos happening at the Village Store to cater for your needs
CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
DECEMBER
Thursday 20th Late Shopping 0800 - 2000
Friday 21st 0800 - 1730
Saturday 22nd 0800 - 1730
Sunday 23rd 0930 - 1600
Christmas Eve 08 00 - 1600
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thursday 27th 0800 - 1730
Friday 28th 0800 - 1730
Saturday 29th 0800 - 1730
Sunday 30th 0930 - 1230
Monday 31st 0800 - 1730
New Yearrsquos Day Closed
Wed 2nd Jan lsquo19 0800 - 1730
THE MIKE TILBURY AWARD Dont forget to submit your nomination for the above award Nomination forms and submission boxes are available in the Surgery the Village Store amp the Village Hall bar
DO YOU HAVE A GARAGE FOR RENT
I am looking for a garage for a small car to rent for a few months Please get in touch with David Baines 01485 520 966
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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
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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
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YOU CAN TRUST
Tel 01945 585999 or wwwthewindow-doctorcouk
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Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance
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138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
8
Mallard News
Battlersquos Over and Lest We Forget Our commemoration of the end of World War 1 was a fitting tribute to all those who died and were casualties of lsquothe war to end all warsrsquo It was especially gratifying to see our church packed for the produc-tion of lsquoLest We Forgetrsquo and prepared to wait on a chilly November night for the Battlersquos Over ceremony (Apologies for sending you out so early)
Eventually the designated time arrived and the lsquoTribute to the Millionsrsquo was read out by Sue Nash Then at 7pm Keith Sillis and Mervyn Skipper lit the Beacon which was fol-lowed by the church bells joining the nationrsquos lsquoCry for Peacersquo Our commemoration was complete The donations to the Royal British Legion came to pound42300 - a tremendous result My grateful thanks to all who contributed ndash you did Massingham proud - but special thanks to Richard Patrick who travelled all the way from Cornwall to attend rehearsals and play his part in the Lest We Forget production I am hoping to have dvd recordings in the future as a permanent record of this special occasion proceeds from their sales will go to the British Legion Andrew Bickerton
Pictures here show
Above left - The performance of lsquoLest we Forgetrsquo in the Church
Above right - The display of research by Geoff Randall for the His-torical Society into all the people named on the memorials of Great and Little Massingham
Pictured right - The lighting of the beacon which was followed by the ringing of the Church bells
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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
Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance
amp Pest Control
138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
9
Mallard News
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES Thank you to all who filled boxes for the Samaritanrsquos Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal We had a total of 145 boxes to be shipped abroad Thank you to those who gave donations for the carriage of boxes - pound260 plus the amounts already in some boxes Your gifts will be greatly appreciated by children who have very little or nothing at all Thank you Margaret Bowes
MASSINGHAM HISTORICAL
SOCIETY December 10th
730 pm at the Village Hall
We have an illustrated talk by
Peter Gunn entitled lsquoAviation
Landmarksrsquo
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
Light Refreshments
Christmas Lights Sadly despite requests in the Mallard for a parishioner to take over responsibility for the Christmas Lights no-one has come forward The Parish Council discussed the problem at the November meeting and it was agreed
that as the Christmas Lights are enjoyed by the majority of the village the Parish Council would have them repaired as necessary in time for this Christmas Further discussions will follow concerning the funding and future maintenance of the lights A sub-committee of councillors was formed to action the necessary work for this year No date has been set for the switching on of the lights but posters will be displayed as soon as possible once the re-
pairs are finalised Parish Council
Preschool Newshellip November How to get the bear across the river was part of the Problem Solving topic in November The children were provided with a tray of water small compare bears amp duplo and left to it They came up with several different and individual designs of bridges that mostly enabled the bear to get across Some designs however didnrsquot quite fill the gap so he sank The activity taught risk taking exploration and creativity and what happens when your bridge is more of a tower and goes up instead of across lsquoPlay is a childrsquos workrsquo ndash Piaget Children are never lsquojust playingrsquo they are developing skills such as cooperation concentration problem solving imagination reviewing and revising All skills important for everyone to have Other activities this month have included Listening Walks bread making making Gruffalo crumble and practising the Rockin Reindeer Routine to per-form at the school service in Church on the last day of term Please support our stall at the Christmas Market on Dec 1st All items made by the children Pip
Great Massingham Baby and Toddler
EVERY THURSDAY From 10 - 1130am at the Village Hal
pound2 with snack of tea amp cake
50p second child
Christmas Craft Fair amp Zumba Party
Sunday 9th December 11am to 130pm
Harpley Village Hall
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
Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance
amp Pest Control
138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
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
Simon Rivett Garden Maintenance
amp Pest Control
138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
11
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Small Local Company - Qualified amp Insured Free no obligation quotes and advice
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Ofsted Registered Childminding Service
Great Massingham PE32 2HT
01485 520091 07778 500780 jimjo_171outlookcom
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Parsley Barn Weasenham Rd Gt Massingham PE32 2EY
Installation of Solid Engineered amp Laminates
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BRING NEW LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH
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138 Summerwood Gt Massingham 01485 520 134 Kingrsquos Lynn 07557 915 188 PE32 2HS simonrivetthotmailcouk
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
12
Message From Reverend Jane to all Parishioners
Christmas is coming How are your Christmas preparations coming together this year We are now in the sea-son of Advent which runs from Sunday 2nd to Mon 24th December Advent is a time for getting our priorities right and getting ready before Christmas It seems most of the TV adverts at the moment are presenting us with a perfect Christ-mas Apparently all we need is Asda Tesco Sainsburyrsquos ALDI or LIDL to ensure a perfect Christmas Oh and donrsquot forget ARGOS if you want to avoid the Christmas gremlins (or fools) as the advert puts it We are being invited everywhere to buy into a guaranteed perfect Christmas But as we all know the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry Perhaps they go awry because our preparations are focussing on the wrong priorities Christmas means many different things to many different people To some it is all about getting together with the family For others it is all about making sure the children or the grand children have a great time Or maybe you think it is all about eating the biggest and most extravagant meal of the year For many Christmas is about anticipating traditions The scents sights and sounds of the season - pine needles sausage rolls cooking on Christmas Eve candles in church deco-rations lights carols and church bells at midnight For others itrsquos all about the gifts and the excitement of expectation ndash whatever can possi-bly be in that parcel under the tree But then therersquos the awe of it all as we picture a mother and father shepherds kings and the angels of heaven around the manger Whatever you are looking forward to at the heart of all our activities and celebrations lies the arrival of a baby When God gave that first Christmas he gave himself His gift to us was his love his peace his joy He came to share our human life so that we might understand his presence with us and his love for us None of the things God gave to the world can be bought from Tescorsquos and wrapped up They are gifts that cannot be shopped for or summed up with a price tag So if you are thinking of coming to church this year donrsquot just do it for the children Do it as your response to Godrsquos love for you We do hope you will join us We have a whole range of services to choose from so there should be something to suit everyone Therersquos something so special about being in your local parish church at this seasonal time of year After all the biggest joy the perfect Christmas is surely in gathering together Jesus came among us and at Christmas time we gather together with one another as we gather around Him in a very special way Christmas and New Year blessings to you all Much Love Revrsquod Jane
WEDDING at St Maryrsquos Church Great Massingham
Saturday 16th November
Thomas East and Harriett Segasby Many Congratulations to you both
The Parochial Church Council of All Saints Church Roydon are attempting to locate the
descendants of ALBERT HANSLIP ARTHUR TWAITE
and CHARLES CROWE They were all Roydon servicemen killed in
World War One Would anyone with information please
contact Reverend Judith Pollard on 01485 601251 as soon as possible
NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS From 11am As Timetabled
18th December amp 15th January 2019
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
13
Church Services December
Date Time Service Location
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
5th December 900 am Holy Communion Harpley
8th December 300 pm Carols in The Stable 5 Acre Fen Pott Row
9th December Second Sunday in Advent
1030 am 300 pm 400 pm
Group Holy Communion Carol Service The Gap
Gayton Little Massingham Pott Row Methodist
14th December 700 pm Carol Service Ashwicken
16th December Third Sunday in Advent
930 am 1030 am 1115 am 300 pm 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Sung Holy Communion Carol Service Carol Service
Little Massingham Grimston Harpley Gayton Roydon
18th December 700 pm Carol Service Grimston
19th December 900 am 700 pm
Holy Communion Carol Service
Grimston East Walton
21st December 600 pm 700 pm
Carol Service Carol Service
Harpley Gayton Thorpe
22nd December 600 pm Carol Service Congham
23rd December Fourth Sunday in Advent
830 am 1030 am 600 pm
Holy Communion Holy Communion Carol Service
Congham Gayton Great Massingham
24th December Christmas Eve
400 pm 400 pm
1130 pm 1130 pm
Family Worship Christingle Midnight Communion Midnight Communion
Gayton Great Massingham Grimston Great Massingham
25th December Christmas Day
830 am 830 am 930 am
1030 am 1115 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Holy Communion Family Worship
Ashwicken Roydon Little Massingham Gayton Harpley
30th December 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
2nd January 2019 1030 am Group Holy Communion Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting Sunday 2nd
December at St Nicholas Gayton and Sunday 6th January 2019 at 3pm at The Rectory Gayton
For more news please visit our benefice website at wwwggmbeneficeuk
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
14
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm Lynn Lane Great Massingham
01485 520828 wwwlingscountrygoodscom
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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
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 Award winning ham and bacon
bull Car Insurance amp Home Phone Package
bull Money Grams
bull National Lottery
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 December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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
16
Dates for your Diary ndash December Date Event Time Place
Dec 1 Church Christmas Market 11am to 230pm Village Hall
Dec 317 Craft amp Chat 2pm to 430pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 6 School Christmas Fayre 3 - 5 pm School
Dec 916 West Norfolk Radio Live 7 - 10 pm Village Hall Bar
Dec 9 Christmas Fair and Zumba Party 11am to 130pm Harpley Village Hall
Dec 10 Historical Society Talk 730 pm Village Hall
Dec 16 lsquoItrsquos A Wonderful Lifersquo 230 pm Village Hall
Dec 18 Mobile Library From 11 am As Timetabled
January 2019
Jan 7 Another Dance Session 7 - 8 pm Village Hall
lsquoItrsquos a Wonderful Lifersquo at The Village Hall
If you fancy a lsquofeel-goodrsquo reminder of the true meaning of Christmas why not come
along to the Village Hall on Sunday 16th December at 230 pm
to watch the classic Christmas movie Itrsquos a Wonderful Life Bring family and friends for a relaxing and sociable afternoon and to get you in the Christmas spirit mince pies
and mulled wine will be on sale Entrance pound4 per adult and
pound2 for 16s and under Monies raised will go towards
the new Petanque court Christmas jumpers obligatory
Great Massingham Primary School Christmas Fayre Thursday 6th December
From 3-5 pm at the school
Santa raffle stalls and games
All Welcome
In praise of the Wizard (Alias Kev from Weasenham Road) With only a pick axe spade fork rake some muck and sheer determination Kev has transformed a once loved overgrown lunar landscape into a well organised level allot-ment in Massingham ready for Spring planting Many thanks to Dudley Val Graham Jilly Sahra and Tim plus a few kind hearted souls for their help Well done Kev Hope-fully yoursquoll enjoy it for many years to come Chrissie Smith (A grateful wife)
Another Dance Session
Monday January 7th 2019 7pm to 8pm Cost pound5 at
Great Massingham Village Hall
Come with your partner or come along alone and pair up on the night
We look forward to seeing you all
Support us today and you can be the change we need 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