Saint John’s Way
Saint John’s Business Estate
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0QQ
Easy access, ample on-site parking, dedicated sterile operating
theatre, dedicated dental suite, separate dog and cat wards,
isolation ward, all staff and facilities on one site, x-ray suite,
in-house laboratory, ultrasound facilities, Pet Passport, export
services and 24 hour nursing cover.
A Personal and Professional service that our existing clients are
accustomed to. We warmly welcome new clients who wish to
register with us.
As part of our aim to give something back to the community we
recently purchased a full set of match shirts for the Swaffham
under 9’s rugby team. We hope to extend this to other age groups
in the future. Now the quality of the shirts can match the quality of
the rugby!
01366 382219
www.crossingsvets.co.uk
Our surgery times are listed below. Please note that
appointments are now necessary for all evening surgeries.
Open surgeries
Monday to Friday
Saturday
9-10am
10-11.30am
All other consultations will be by appointment only
so please ring in advance
[email protected]
The Parishes of Barton Bendish & Eastmoor; Beachamwell, Shingham & Drymere;
Boughton; Wereham
October 2010
Cover Illustration drawn by Mark Powell, Beachamwell ©
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WELCOME
GROUP 4 TEAM
PUZZLE PAGE
VILLAGE CONTACTS
We’re well and truly into the ‘season of
Barton Bendish: Jill Mason
Sandmere, Church Rd, Barton Bendish
Tel: 01366 347 928
[email protected]
mists and mellow fruitfulness’, and it’s
time to store away the memories of
the summer along with the jars of
Beachamwell: Eileen Powell
20 All Saints Way, Beachamwell
Tel: 01366 328 648
[email protected]
pickles, jams and chutneys. We’re
also looking forward to the end of the
‘interregnum’ and the editors of the
Group 4 News are delighted to
welcome the Revd. Barbara Burton as
the new priest-in-charge of the eight
parishes. We hope that she will be
happy with us and we are sure she
has a great deal to offer the group.
Eileen, Janet and Pam
© Copyright Group4 News 2010
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Charles Babbage's notable invention?
4.
Framework for oil well drilling machinery?
A maker of arrows?
7.
A hot spring which shoots out boiling water and steam?
8.
Metric unit equal to 10,000 square metres?
Wereham: Lynda Eddy
Crown House, Church Road, Wereham.
Tel: 01366 501308
[email protected]
9.
Chemical element with atomic number 53?
10.
Contest fought between medieval knights with lances on horseback?
11.
Basketball-netball hybrid game for mixed male and female teams?
12.
Zurich's river?
13.
The twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet?
14.
The Tokyo stock exchange index?
15.
A fine translucent stiff cotton muslin used chiefly for making dresses?
16.
Female part of a flower?
17.
A type of low fat curd cheese?
18.
The right page of an open book?
19.
The white part of the human eye?
20.
Bride in the 1998 film Bride of Chucky?
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21.
Mottled green and yellow citrus fruit hybrid between a grapefruit and tangerine?
22.
Roman goddess of the hearth?
If you use any of the advertisers in the
magazine, please mention where you have
seen their advertisement.
23.
US state of which Madison is capital?
24.
Irrational fear or dislike of people from foreign countries?
25.
Circular collapsible tent of felt or skins used by Mongolian nomads?
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Italian dessert of whipped egg yolks, sugar and marsala wine?
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Children's TV programme featuring Professor Yaffle (the wooden woodpecker)?
6.
Lynda Eddy, Tel: 01366 501 308
e:mail: [email protected]
We promise to include your articles
wherever and whenever possible. Please
do keep them coming.
2.
Traditional fur trim on ceremonial and heraldic robes?
ADVERTISING
Thanks to all contributors and
apologies to any whose work has not been
shown in this issue.
The fruit in Tarte Tatin?
5.
Deadline for copy:
11th of each month
The Editorial Team
1.
Boughton: Pam Wakeling
Robet, Mill Hill Road, Boughton
Tel: 01366 500 429
[email protected]
Please submit all information through your
Village Contacts.
As always, ‘Happy Reading ‘
Alphabet Quiz
(Answers on page 36)
Janet Walker, Beachamwell, 01366 328242
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CHILDREN’S PAGE
‘FROM THE RECTORY’
Hello everyone. This is my first pastoral letter for the Magazine in my capacity
as Priest in Charge of what the Diocese calls in shorthand the ‘Barton Bendish
and Fincham Group’. I am actually writing this in the summer, and have not
moved yet. It’s a boiling hot afternoon, and I am sitting here over the computer
and wondering what my new life in Norfolk will be like. Moving house and
changing jobs always brings about a mixture of excitement and trepidation, and
I’m wondering how I can cram in decorating, furnishing, and planning about a
million and one other things in the few weeks between when I get the keys to
the Rectory and when I am licensed. The mistake that we all make sometimes is
to rush out and meet problems ahead of time. Jesus knew what that was like
and tells us to worry about today, not tomorrow. Tomorrow has cares enough of
its own, he says. If we put our trust in God and live each day as we should, then
tomorrow will take care of itself. But it’s only human to worry, isn’t it? The secret
is not to be loaded down by worries but to try and put them down, and ask God
to help us to cope with everything we face in life. He is our best friend, and like
all best friends, he will help us.
When I told my family about my new appointment their reactions were pretty
much the same. ‘How many parishes? Eight!’ One of them called it my Mission
Impossible. It isn’t impossible, of course – just different from having one parish.
As I am writing this I have no idea of how my ministry in the group will develop,
but I do know that I want us to have fun and enjoy our church life. We need to
worship God with a smile – he is the last one to want us to be miserable – and if
we trust that God loves us, likes us and is well able to help us cope with
whatever life throws at us, then not much will go wrong.
My thanks go to all of you who have kept the parishes going during the
interregnum, together with a heartfelt plea – please don’t drop your jobs as soon
as I am licensed! I will still need your help and it will be an honour to share this
important work with you. We are all God’s ministers, and I look forward to living
out my ministry in the Group with you all.
Love and blessings
Barbara
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BENEFICE NEWS
Barbara Burton will have been licensed as our new Priest-in-Charge on 27th September.
From that date she should be the first contact for baptisms, marriages and funerals, and
if you need to consult her about anything, on 01366 348079. (Rest day Wednesday)
Paul Braybrooke
Harvest is for all of us.
Oil Fired Boiler Engineer
For much of the year harvest is a long way off; so much of country life is focussed on
harvest that rather like our attitude to Christmas it is after harvest that the yearly round on
the land begins again. Harvest is an end time which ushers in a new start, towards next
year’s harvest.
In the book of Ruth, one of the shortest but loveliest books in the Old Testament, there is
the graphic and tender picture of a widow with her two daughters in law returning to their
home village because they have no means of support and nowhere else to go. One
daughter-in-law returns to her birth home while Ruth, the other, is committed to Naomi,
her mother-in law, who persuades her to get involved in the harvesting activities of the
local community and in this instance on the land of a respected landowner who
happened to be a kinsman. In Hebrew law it was expected that the poor and landless
should be allowed to glean, eke a survival ration of corn, in this case barley and later
wheat, by gathering straw and ears that had been ‘missed’. The implication of this warm,
human story is that the land (Promised Land) is to provide for all God’s people. Further
than that, in the sweep of Christian salvation history, the main players in this countryside
drama became ancestors of David and so of Jesus Christ. Both Old and New
Testaments tell us that “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and
heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”
This promise is for all of us, whether or not we read the Bible, for whoever we are, and
wherever we live, we are all dependent on harvest and just as important, on seedtime
too. This year it has been a stop-go cereal harvest with August rain holding up the
combining of wheat so that some of it was quite grey and dusty at the end. Of course the
harvest of potatoes is on-going and that of sugar beet is still to come.
A well planned garden will allow for appropriate crops to be ready throughout the
seasons – if you can get them - for there are varieties bred to mature for spring, summer
and winter. We all know this of course but because harvest is on-going it is easy to
forget to stand easy and celebrate it. And as we celebrate and give thanks for another
harvest it is difficult not to forget those whose harvests are never certain and sometimes
a non-event. On the world markets, and at home, high prices to producers means
shortage elsewhere!
One aspect of harvest is that it must provide seed for next year’s harvest; and that all
who grow food crops should have access to adequate quantities and in the varieties that
suit their growing conditions best; and that is a long and involved topic for another time.
Meanwhile may our thanksgiving embrace the farmers who produce most of the nation’s
food and those who produce those fruits and tea, coffee and cocoa which we cannot
grow here. Perhaps we should also give thanks for a climate which, give or take a
drought and storm or two, enables produce to be enjoyed from our farms and gardens for
so much of the year.
Robin Blackall
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Boiler Servicing
Breakdown Service
Commissions
Tank Replacements
Phone 01353 777788
07946 735691
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F E N L A N D
GARAGE DOORS
P.G.M.S.
Fabrication of a
variety of metals
Mechanical engineering
The area’s most
comprehensive range of
manual and automatic doors.
Plus repairs to all doors
and spares
Agricultural
spares & accessories
PROUD TO SAY MORE THAN HALF
OUR NEW CUSTOMERS COME TO
US BY RECOMMENDATION
Peter Garner
Mechanical Services
Swaffham 01760 790 009
Downham Market 01366 378481
Shingham Lane, Beachamwell,
Swaffham, Norfolk. PE37 8AY.
Tel: 01366 328823
E-mail: [email protected]
www.fenlandgaragedoors.co.uk
SJ FABRICATING
Welder and Fabricator
Ridged lorry with hiab for hire.
Bespoke metal work deigns created for special occasions or
your requirements.
45cm2 Bags of mulch for £12
Yard open 8-12 Saturdays
Gibbet Lane Wereham PE33 9AA
Please contact Stewart Mann for a
quote or price list on 07780663527
or email [email protected]
www.sjfabricating.co.uk
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COUNTRYSIDE NOTES
During the Second World War the PDSA's (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals)
founder Maria Dickin CBE, inspired by the incredible bravery shown by animals on active
service with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence Units, created a special medal to be
awarded to those who had shown outstanding bravery and devotion to duty. Between
1943 and 1949 it was awarded to a total of 54 animals of which 32 were birds.
Although the dove is a symbol of peace, their cousins, homing pigeons, served a very
useful purpose by working as part of the war effort. Their assistance though, is not a
recent concept, for as long ago as 500BC the Persians, Egyptians and Phoenicians were
using them. There is evidence that they were used by the Saracen armies in the
Crusades who brought back pigeons with them to Europe. In 1871 during the siege of
Paris, French homing pigeons were set free from hot air balloons long distances away
and they managed to deliver more than a million messages to within the centre of the
city. In both WW1 and WW2, pigeons were used for similar purposes carrying messages
from various units operating behind the enemy lines. 100,000 pigeons served in WW1
and double that number in WW2. Secret agents could get vital information back to HQ
and a homing pigeon was standard issue for pilots in case they were shot down or had to
ditch in the sea. They proved an efficient method of being able to report the pilot’s
position before modern communication and GPS systems were readily available,
although the Germans used specially trained hawks to intercept the messengers. In the
First World War when the Germans invaded French or Belgian territories one of their first
actions was to destroy every pigeon loft and the pigeons in them.
Pigeons awarded the Dickin Medal displayed amazing courage that wouldn’t normally be
associated with a bird, even on some occasions when they had been injured. They were
not only given service numbers but most also had names bestowed on them. Winkie,
although her wings were plastered in oil, flew 129 miles and saved a downed bomber
crew. Tyke and White Vision were others instrumental in saving air crews. In
September 1942 Beachcomber, on duty with the Canadian Army, brought the first news
of the landing at Dieppe. Gustav attached to the RAF delivered the first message from
the Normandy Beaches on June 6th 1944 and Paddy recorded the fastest time home
from there. Kenley Lass was the first to relay secret communications from an agent in
enemy occupied France, Navy Blue and Flying Dutchman also worked for secret agents.
GI Joe, a US Army pigeon, flew 20 miles in 20 minutes and saved more than 100 Allied
soldiers from ‘friendly fire’. All Alone covered 400 miles in one day, Mercury travelled
480 miles home from North Denmark and Princess 500 miles from Crete. Billy was shot
down over the Netherlands and managed to fly 250 miles in gale force winds and a snow
storm. Having made it home with a life saving message he was in a state of complete
collapse. Another pigeon serving with a New York battalion at Verdun although suffering
a head wound and an almost severed leg shortly after being released amazingly
managed to fly nearly 30 miles back to its home loft.
MORE NEXT MONTH.
Jill Mason
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Woodlands Contractors
NATIONAL TRUST
Tim’s
Tree
Services
For Woodland Management & Conservation
Oxburgh Hall
Tel: 01366 328258
Woodland management including :Felling, Planting,
Scrub clearance, Weed control.
Fencing including :- Stock proof fencing,
Post and rail,
Post and barbed wire
Horse Paddock management including :Topping, Chain harrowing,
Selective spraying.
All work carried out by qualified and
insured staff,
Firewood :- Transit Tipper load £80
October
Meet the Head Gardener
Wednesday 13 October, 2pm
Meet in the Orchard for a guided tour
of the garden.
Normal admission
Gamekeepers Banquet
All aspects of tree and hedge
work undertaken
Over 30 years
experience
Qualified - Insured
Call 01366 347656
or 07867 764307
For your free quote
P.H. Banwell
18, Hall Farm Gardens, East Winch,
King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1NS
Friday 22 October
6.30pm for 7 – 9pm
A delicious three-course meal
demonstrating dishes from locally
sourced game, followed by coffee and
English cheeses.
Tel: 01553 840844
or Mobile 07770 688690
LOCAL MAN - LOCAL RATES
Beachamwell Lamb
Learn a little of the life and traditions
of the gamekeeper. £32.
Booking essential
Things That Go Bump in the
Night
Our delicious lamb is now available to
you by the joint, frozen so you can
enjoy it whenever you fancy!
Thursday 28 October, 7.30 - 9pm
Geoff Hales presents a variation of
his Victorian Evening containing a
number of ‘ghostly’ items – Henry
Irving’s ‘The Bells’, Dickens’ ‘The
Signalman’ and other creepy pieces!
Suitable for ages 10yrs and over.
£10 (£12.00 with fruit punch at
interval).
Booking essential
Whole or half legs & shoulders for
parties or lunch for 2.
Mince & chops for BBQs or
casseroles & tagines.
Telephone me first to come & have a
butchers!
Caroline Sanderson
01366 328244
6
Pruning
Topping
Felling
Clearing
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Bed & Breakfast
Rose Cottage
Electrical Contractor
All Types of Domestic, Commercial &
Industrial Electrical Work Undertaken:
Installation and Maintenance, Testing and Inspection
NOW Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
“No Job Too Small – Free Estimates”
Call Tim Anytime On
Tel: 01362 694242 / Mobile: 07909 983007
Email: [email protected]
(Part P Certified Installer / BS7671)
PAUL FARRAR
BRYAN CATER
GENERAL PLUMBING
SERVICES
Chimney Sweep
Guild of Master Sweeps certified
Clean and Reliable
Certificates Issued
Fully Insured
Fire Parts Supplied and Fitted
ALL ASPECTS OF
PLUMBING UNDERTAKEN,
INCLUDING
MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIRS
Call Gavin on
AT COMPETITIVE PRICES
01366 728342
Downham Road,
Fincham,
Norfolk,
PE33 9HF
Reasonable Rates
01366 347426
Featured in Which?
Good Bed & Breakfast Guide
Steve’s
Heels & Keys
(HAS MOVED NEXT TO THE OLD CINEMA)
● Shoe Repairs ● Shoecare
● Stitching ● Household Keys
● Watch Straps & Batteries
The Poplars, Thetford Rd,
Northwold, Thetford, Norfolk
PHONE 01366 328072
OR 07725 300624
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● Car Keys ● Sharpening ● Engraving
41 High Street, Downham Market
Norfolk PE38 9HF
Telephone: 01366 384900
Email: [email protected]
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LITTLE OAKS PREPRE-SCHOOL
AND HOLIDAY CLUB
Tasty hot meals
Provided
01366 502150
Three trained staff:
NVQ3, BA (Hons)
ADE HARDY
GARDENING SERVICES
For all your gardening needs
Garden Clearances
Funded places for
Children ages 3 & 4
Early Years Practitioner
status awarded
Places available for
Special Educational
Needs
A warm, friendly
welcome is waiting for
you!
Hedge Cutting
Open 50 weeks of
the year
Parent quote: “… it has a
great reputation and being
able to take our son to a local,
well respected pre-school is
fantastic.”
Fencing
OFSTED
Inspected
Monday - Friday 8.30-3.30
School Term Time: Children aged 2 to 5
School Holidays: Children aged 2 to 8
Mowing and Strimming
Tree Work
General Garden Maintenance
Winter tidy ups
Contact Pre-School Manager: Debbie Sammons, 47 Wretton Road, Stoke Ferry
Seb Chaplin
Garden Services
All aspects of Garden and Ground
Maintenance undertaken including:
Lawn care
Tree and Shrub Pruning
Hedge Cutting
Landscaping
To discuss your requirements
please call Ade on
01366 328941 or
Ring for more details
and a free quotation
07798 785663
01366 727041
07733210151
No job too large or too small to
be considered
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Garden Services
K.J.Catering Services
John Adcock
21 Main Road Brookville,
Thetford, Norfolk
“Petcutz”
DOG GROOMER
Drymere Lodge
Boarding Cattery
For conifer, shrub
and hedge trimming
Garden Maintenance
and winter ‘tidy ups’
01366 728858
or 07542 923909
Grass Cutting for large or small lawns
[email protected]
New fencing erected
or old fencing repaired
www.catererssuffolkandnorfolk.com
Mulch and Chippings available
Power Washing
Outside Catering
And
Hog Roast &
Bar-B-Q
Specialists
Tel: 01760 337058 or 07909 785801
Fully Insured
GOT DIRTY WINDOWS?
G.COSTIN
WINDOW CLEANING
K.J.Bar Services
Windows, doors, frames &
sills cleaned as standard.
Fully Licensed
for all occasions
Gutters, fascias,
conservatories & more.
K.J Catering is a
family business based on
quality food and service
Reliable & friendly service.
Reach & Wash
Pure Water System.
Call Gavin 07796 606607
[email protected]
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All New…….
New flooring and new roofs
Freshly painted
Endless water bowls
Small/Medium Dogs
Fully Qualified Groomer
New litter trays and
fresh bowls every day
Nail Trimming
Micro-Chipping £15 per Dog
(reg‘d with Pet Log)
Fully heated
Cuddles guaranteed!!
Please come and look
still low rates !!
Ask for Rachel
Telephone 01366 501152 (Wereham)
Mobile 07769 617969
www.drymerelodgeboardingcattery.co.uk
Call Angela on 01760-723468
Maths Tutor
(to GCSE level)
· unravel problems
· boost confidence
· improve numeracy
NORFOLK AQUATICS
POND, AQUARIUM
and
REPTILE SUPPLIES
A Cambridge graduate offers
one-to-one tuition in your home
(one-off or ongoing)
£20 per hour
121a MAIN ROAD
CLENCHWARTON
For details, or to arrange a
FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION
contact Katherine Shaw
07773 – 433180
Tel: 01553 760040
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PR Bowers & Son
Funeral Directors (Est
Skincare Consultants
Required.
1921)
Anmer Cottage Methwold Road Northwold IP26 5LN
01366 727432
07796 780270
Private Chapels of Rest ~ 24 Hour Service
Upholding Traditional Family Values Of
Oness
Dignity & Respect For Your Loved One
• Are you genuinely interested in skincare and cosmetics?
• Would you like to be able to buy yourself amazing skincare at
wholesale prices?
• Would you like to, or do you need to work flexible hours?
• Would you like to be your own boss? Have your own business?
All abilities
welcome
STOKE
FERRY
VILLAGE
HALL
Stretching, postures
and breathing help to
improve mobility and
strength.
I am looking to expand my team of skincare
consultants in this area.
• No experience necessary as full training is available.
• No party plan.
• No door-to-door selling / delivering.
Mondays
Please wear loose
clothing and bring a
warm rug and/or yoga
mat (there will be a few
mats available for loan/
buy).
This amazing botanically based skin care range is formulated in
Switzerland.
No animal testing. Suitable for Vegans.
No mineral oils, parabens, dyes or chemical fragrances.
Privileged To Serve Families
Families In The Area For 3 Generations
British Wheel of
Yoga Tutor,
Ann Lewing
Contact number:
01366 328350
YOGA
Do not eat a heavy
meal just before
class.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to
try these lovely products:
Please telephone Lois Howard on 07984209673
7.00pm—8.30pm
Please arrive no
later than 6.55pm
£5.00 per session
(pay as you go)
Under 18 yrs old must
be accompanied by an
adult
or email [email protected]
Family Funeral Directors
Est. 1872
R. H. BOND
Formerly G.P. Riches & Son
Still family owned and now run by the
5th Generation
Offering a Complete Funeral Service
24 hours a day, to all areas
Your advert
Salisbury House Tel: 01366 500241
Stoke Ferry
Mobile: 07768 756859
King’s Lynn
07861 671325
could be here!
Call Lynda on 01366 501308
Help and understanding
when you need it most
Or email: [email protected]
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• Facials
• Eye treatments
• Aromatherapy
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Gift Certificates
• Reflexology
• Vegan Products
• Waxing
• Evening appointments available
Beauty in the Garden is an exclusive treatment room tucked away in the
picturesque village of Boughton.
Lois Howard
Over 25 years experience.
C.I.D.E.S.C.O.
C.I.B.T.A.C.
V.T.C.T.
www.beautyinthegarden.co.uk
To book your appointment Tel. 07984209673
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Your local health food store &
natural therapy centre
• Gluten free, vegan and sugar free foods
• Nuts, grains, seeds and cereals
• Quality vitamins & supplements
• Full range of Ecover cleaning products
• Natural bodycare and babycare sections
• Full range of treatments from Acupuncture to Homoeopathy in our
natural therapy centre
Everything you need for healthy living!
Montpelier House, Market Place, Swaffham, tel. 01760 724704
The Holistic Health Studio
Reflexology •
Reiki Master And Teacher •
Indian Head Massage •
Swedish And Balinese Body Massage •
Aromatherapy •
Hopi Ear Candling •
Facials •
Seven wonderful holistic therapies to heal and restore you physically, mentally
and emotionally
In my studio you will find peace and renewal, an escape from the everyday
pace and challenge of life
Jan Fairweather m.i.c.h.t., a.t.l, t.f.t.alg
Telephone: 01366 347700
Beulah House, High Street, Fincham, Norfolk PE33 9EH
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NORTHWOLD TILE CENTRE
Retailers of wall & floor tiles
Established 20 years
Antique Restoration
&
Traditional
Upholstery
• Massive selection of wall
& floor tiles
• Large showroom & parking
• Expert fixing service
SPECIAL OFFERS ALWAYS
AVAILABLE ON SELECTED TILES
Opening times:
Mon - Fri 9am -1pm, 2.15pm - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm, Sun - Closed
All aspects of antique furniture
restoration, including French
polishing, cabinet repairs and
traditional upholstery
The Old Chapel, High Street,
Northwold, Thetford, IP26 5NF.
Tel/Fax: 01366728325
Email: [email protected]
CARPENTER
Traditional
Upholstered
Furniture
For all types of
Carpentry work
Footstools, Sofas and Chairs
made to commission
Renovations and Repairs
Picture Framing &
Mirrors
Mobile Beauty Therapist
(Female clients only)
Acupuncture
Get you body in excellent condition for all those
special occasions, relax & unwind in the
comfort of your own home!
(Evening and Weekend appointments also
available)
A treatment to maintain and restore health
Charlotte Sugden LicAc
Cupboards and Shelves
Doors and Windows made/fitted
**
Also bespoke handmade
furniture
Call Terry Duncombe
01366 328608
For Consultation and Quote
VISIT THE NEW WEBSITE
**
Offering a wide range of beauty treatments:
Facials, Anti-Aging facials
Massage Swedish and Aromatherapy
Manicures & Pedicures
Waxing and much much more!
Gift vouchers, packages, pamper parties
available
Acupuncture: Treats most
conditions from anxiety to pain
www.raygribble.co.uk
Practicing at the Old Red Lion
in Castle Acre (Nr Swaffham)
Vine House, Church Road, Wereham
To make an appointment or for
further information
01366 500 387
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I may be able to help
For a price list or to arrange an appointment;
Phone Suzanne Woodvine on
01366 728192 or 07730550415
Tel: 07855 513199
Mention this advert and receive 10% off your first
treatment
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Regain Your
With
Bowen!
Professional & friendly service
2009 Collections Available Now
Shouldham, Norfolk
01366 348033 / 0770 850 6359
[email protected]
Fine Interiors & Design
This gentle hands-on therapy is suitable for all the family and can
really make a difference. It can treat the symptoms of a whole
range of disorders from acute sports injuries to more long-standing
conditions such as asthma, hayfever, chronic fatigue, arthritis – to
name but a few!
Speak to your local therapist Anne Barber (RGN, RM, ECBS, BTER)
Bespoke Curtains, Blinds & Furnishings
Quality Curtain Poles, Accessories.
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all beautifully hand-made into a range
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Wednesday 4.45 - 5.45pm
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RECIPE FOR THE MONTH
DID THEY REALLY MEAN THAT?
PORK PATÉ
Paté is a good starter for any meal served with toast points.
The fact that it can be made the day before needed is an
added bonus for the busy cook. Always make sure that the
paté is well chilled and used up within two days.
© Written by Yvonne Hume. Wretton Road, Boughton,
Email: [email protected]
Ingredients
450g Pigs liver, chopped. 450g Minced pork.
2 Garlic cloves, peeled and crushed. 1 Onion, chopped.
1 Teaspoon mixed herbs. 50g Butter.
20g plain flour. 150ml Pork stock.
450g Streaky bacon.
You will also need a 900g loaf tin and greaseproof paper.
Method
Pre-heat oven 170c/gas 3
1 – Place the liver and minced pork into a bowl and mix well.
2 – Add the garlic, onion and mixed herbs and stir to combine.
3 – Melt the butter in a large pan and add the meat mixture. Stir then sprinkle over the
flour.
4 – Add the stock to the pan and bring to the boil, stirring.
5 – Lightly grease, then line with greaseproof paper, a loaf tin. Allow the greaseproof
paper to overhang the tin so that you can pull it when you need to release the pate from
the tin.
6 – Line the tin with the bacon, leaving an overhang on each side to close
together on
top of the pate.
7 – Place the mixture into the bacon lined tin then close over with the bacon on top.
8 – Cover the paté with foil then place in a deep oven tray on top of a folded tea towel or
newspaper.
9 – Pour enough hot water into the tray to come half way up the sides of the loaf tin.
10 – Bake in pre-heated oven for 90 minutes.
11 – Leave the paté to cool in its tin, still sealed with foil, then place something heavy on
top of the paté to weigh it down.
12 – Place the cooled pate in the fridge to set for at least 12 hours.
13 – When removing the paté from the tin; gently tug the lining greaseproof paper and
run a blunt knife around the edges, then turn the tin upside down onto a chopping board.
If you have any difficulty removing the paté from the tin just sit it in a bowl of hot water for
a few moments to release it.
Serve slices of paté with toast points or crusty bread
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In a Bucharest hotel: “The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time
we regret that you will be unbearable.”
In an Athens hotel: “Visitors are expected to complain at the office between the
hours of 9 and 11 am daily.”
In a Leipzig hotel lift: “Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up.”
In a Paris hotel lift: “Please leave your values at the front desk.”
In a Japanese hotel: “You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.”
On a Polish hotel menu: “Salad a firm's own make: limpid red beet soup with
cheesy dumplings in the form of a finger, roasted duck let loose; beef rashers
beaten up in the country people's fashion.”
In a Russian hotel: “If this hot is your first visit to the USSR, you are welcome
to it.”
In a Moscow hotel opposite Russian orthodox monastery: “You are
welcome to visit the cemetery where famous Russian and Soviet composers and
writers are buried daily except Thursday.”
In an Austrian hotel catering for skiers: “Not to perambulate the corridors in
the hours of repose in the boots of ascension.”
From the brochure of a car rental firm in Tokyo: “When passenger of foot
heave in sight, tootle the horn. Trumpet him melodiously at first, but if he still
obstacles your passage then tootle him with vigor.”
On the menu of a Swiss restaurant: “Our wines leave you nothing to hope
for.”
In a Rhodes tailor shop: “Order your summer suit. Because of big rush we will
execute customers in strict rotation.”
In an advertisement by a Hong Kong dentist: “Teeth extracted by the latest
methodists.”
In a Copenhagen airline ticket office: “We take your bags and send them in
all directions.”
Spotted in a toilet in a London office block: “Toilet out of order. Please use
the floor below.”
Sign in a Laundrette: “Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your
clothes when the light goes out.”
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
1.
October 9th Saturday Quiz Barton Bendish 7.30 Barton Bendish Village
Hall Tim Webster 01366 347563 & Chris Parsons 01366 347
2.
October 15th Friday Harvest Supper Fincham
3.
October 16th Saturday Barn Dance 7.30 Wereham Village Hall. Pammie
01366 500408
4.
October 20th Wednesday Tea & Chat, 2 - 4 Beachamwell Memorial Hall
Sonia Williams 01366 328774
5.
October 22nd Friday Harvest Supper Wereham Sheila Smith 01366
500414
6.
October 28th Thursday Beachamwell Craft Group 2—4.30 Memorial Hall
Leah Spencer 01366 328536
7.
October 28th Thursday Beachamwell WI Open Evening ‘The Birds of
Trinidad & Tobago with Allan Hale Sheila Smith 01366 328990 & Jenny
Gabrielsen 01366 328297
8.
November 6th Saturday Boughton Seed Exchange and Coffee Morning
10—12 All Saints Val Acaster
9.
November 17th Wednesday Tea & Chat, 2 - 4 Beachamwell Memorial
Hall Sonia Williams 01366 328774
10.
November 20th Saturday Boughton Quiz, 7pm Barton Bendish Village
Hall Kevin & Debbie Fisher 01366 502224
11.
November 25th/26th Thursday/Friday Christmas Wreath Workshop BB
Mhari Blanchfield 01366 347849 or Linda Webster 01366 347563
12.
November 25th Thursday Beachamwell Craft Group 2—4.30 Memorial
Hall Leah Spencer 01366 328536
13.
December 4th/5th Saturday/Sunday Christmas Tree Festival & Hall of
Stalls Linda Webster 01366 347563 & Mhari Blanchfield 013666 347849
14.
December 15th Wednesday Tea & Chat, 2 - 4 Beachamwell Memorial
Hall Sonia Williams 01366 328774
15.
December 22nd Wednesday Carol Service St. Mary’s Beachamwell Gill
Sanderson 01366 328818
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GROUP4 NEWS WEBSITE
Some of our eagle eyed readers may well have noticed that the Goup4 News
website, www.group4news.co.uk , has undergone a major update. All of the old
familiar content is still there but the style and layout has changed and it is now
more compatible with the latest generation of web browsers.
Please browse the website and provide me with any comments you may have.
What do you want to see from your community website?Is there any additional
information you would like to see?
Parish Councils – Would you like another medium to keep your parishioners
informed of the members of the Council or your meeting minutes?
Local Organisations – Do you have any upcoming events you would like to be
publicised?
History – Does anyone have any interesting facts or photographs of our villages
that can be uploaded?
If the answer to any of the above is’ Yes’, then please contact me.
Kevin Fisher, Tel: 01366 502224 or e:mail [email protected]
INTERESTED IN HELPING TO PRODUCE
GROUP 4 NEWS?
Unfortunately we will be losing one
of our editorial team at the end of
the year. If you have access to a
computer and can spare a few
hours every few months, we would
love to hear from you. Please contact Eileen
01366 328648 or Pam 01366 500429 to find out
more.
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Barton Bendish
Macmillan Coffee
Morning
Beachamwell WI
Thursday
October 7th
7.30pm
Barton Bendish Village
Hall
‘Blackwork Embroidery’
Gilly Spencer
Friday 1st October
10am - 12noon
Enquiries:
Sheila Smith 01366 328990
Jenny Gabrielsen 01366
328297
More details from
Jill Mason (Tel 01366 347928)
Barton Bendish
Officers from Swaffham Safer Neighbourhood Team are urging members of the public
to be extra vigilant when using cash machines. It is believed that a card skimming
device was used on the ATM at Barclays, Market Place, Swaffham on Monday 13
September. Further investigations are being made into the exact nature of the device.
Swaffham Sgt Dave George said: "We are advising people who may have used the
machine in the last few days to check their accounts and contact their bank immediately. “By being extra vigilant and reporting suspicious devices attached to ATMs or
activity in the vicinity of ATMs the public can protect themselves from being victims
and help the police catch the criminals responsible.
“The best defence is to check the cash machine carefully before using it and to shield
your hand when entering your PIN. Some skimming devices are very sophisticated
and can be difficult to spot. If in doubt report it."
Anyone with information should contact Swaffham Safer Neighbourhood Team on
0845 456 4567 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
‘AFTERNOON TEA’
and a chat
Quiz
Saturday October 9th
Village Hall
7.30pm
Wednesday
October 20th
2 - 4pm
Teams of up to 6 people
£3.50 per person
Beachamwell
Memorial Hall
Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Coffee and tea will be available.
Enquiries: Sonia Williams
01366 328774
To book your table please call
Tim Webster 01366 347563 or
Chris Parsons 01366 347983
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Young people who are part of the Swaffham STARS are seeking the assistance of
local businesses and an artist to help with their memorial wall
The memorial wall is a project that twelve young people will be developing and
building next month. The wall will be in memory of all the young people who have
sadly died in the Swaffham area.
Swaffham Team Activity Rebuilding Scheme (STARS) have already created some
designs for the wall but are asking for help from a local artist or designer. Businesses
are also being asked to make donations towards the wall
Swaffham PCSO Michelle Thurlow, who supports the group of STARS, said: “The
team of young people are trying to make a difference in their community by creating a
wall in memory of young people. STARS would be grateful for any donations that
businesses can make to support their project
To make a donation towards the memorial wall contact PCSO Michelle Thurlow on
0845 456 4567 or email [email protected].
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Beachamwell WI
Harvest Supper
Open Evening
October 28th
Wereham Village Hall
October 22nd
7pm
7pm
Thursday
7.30
‘The Birds of Trinidad &
Tobago
with Allan Hale
.Tickets £6.
Please bring glasses, drinks
and cutlery.
Sheila Smith 01366 328990
Enquiries:
For more details and for tickets
Contact Sheila Smith on 01366
500414
Sheila Smith 01366 328990 & Jenny
Gabrielsen 01366 328297
Beachamwell Craft
Group
Barton Bendish
2 - 4.30
Cookery Demonstrations of
Squash Soup, Bread and
Pumpkin Pie
Followed by
Memorial Hall
Pumpkin Supper
Thursday 28th Oct
30th October
Village Hall
Why not dig out that unfinished
project, or buy something new to do
and come along! To cover costs
there will be a charge of £2 per
session.
Tickets £8.00 from
Linda Webster 01366 347563
Mhari Blanchfield 01366 347849
Jill Mason 01366 347928
For further information contact
Leah Spencer 01366 328536
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Closing date 25th October
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Quiz Night
and Supper
Barton Bendish
Village Hall
‘AFTERNOON TEA’
and a chat
Wednesday
November 17th
2 - 4pm
20th November, 7:00pm start
Tables of up to 4 - £12
Fish, Chicken or Scampi
& Chips
Available for £4.50 per head
Beachamwell
Memorial Hall
Bring your own drinks and cutlery
Please contact Debbie
01366 502224
to reserve your table and
book your supper
Enquiries: Sonia Williams
01366 328774
CHRISTMAS WREATH
WORKSHOP
Beachamwell Craft
Group
BARTON BENDISH
VILLAGE HALL
Thursday 25th Nov
November 25th/26th
(Thursday/Friday )
Memorial Hall
2 - 4.30
Why not dig out that unfinished
project, or buy something new to do
and come along! To cover costs
there will be a charge of £2 per
session.
For more details contact:
For further information contact
Leah Spencer 01366 328536
Mhari Blanchfield 01366 347849 or
Linda Webster 01366 347563
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SWAFFHAM & DISTRICT SWIMMING POOL
ASSOCIATION
SPA has always strived to be fully represented
on the Committee from the surrounding district,
but since the AGM last April, we have had to
accept three resignations.
All very valued
members they kept us in touch with their
~~~~~~~~
particular areas, i.e. Narborough and Ashill, and
~~~~~~~
we shall miss them.
Although we regularly
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Swimming Pool Association
contribute to various Parish Magazines, it would
be nice to have some Committee members from the district around Swaffham.
Earlier this year we were at Mundford Fun Day and lots of people wished us well
with our continuing campaign to have a pool in Swaffham and as far away as
Brandon they would be willing to travel to Swaffham for their swim. Later this
year we hope to be at Home Hale during the run up to Christmas, and we know
that Sporle, Necton and Home Hale would like to see a pool nearby at Swaffham
instead of travelling to Dereham or Thetford.
PA
SPA are always willing to attend functions around the district, but it would be
great if we could have a representative on the Committee from key areas such
as Sporle, Necton, Ashill, Beechamwell, Narborough etc. Most of our present
Committee members live in Swaffham. If you are able to spend a few hours at
our quarterly meetings, we would be pleased to welcome you onto the
Committee to hear your views on how we can raise funds and make sure the
needs of the district are met in the future.
Please contact the Chairman – Mrs. Marian Clements Tel: 01760 721784
or by e-mail: [email protected]
Contact our Publicity Officer – Monika Rieger-Ridd by e-mail:
[email protected] with any Fete, Fun Day etc. dates you may have.
Please also check out our Website: www.swimming4swaffham.org.uk
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GARDENING TIPS FOR OCTOBER
October, allegedly the month of mists and mellow days – I wonder what it has in
store for us this year! I must admit to being a little concerned as I found butterflies moving into hibernation in the latter part of July and I have recently found
ladybirds doing the self same thing. Not a very good omen!
This is the month to really get into the mood and tidy up the garden before any
bad weather sets in. Towards the latter part of the month, whilst the ground still
retains some of its summer warmth, is a good time to split up perennials and
replant as required. Similarly, lawns will benefit from a light scarifying at that
time followed by a dressing of slow release lawn fertiliser. Any remaining bulbs
should be planted as early in the month as possible.
Pruning climbing roses can be a difficult job. My own climbers have only made
a very minimum amount of worthwhile new growth, mostly too far up the bush to
be of any real value. Indeed some have made no new growth at all. In such
circumstances do not be afraid to cut right back to twelve to eighteen inches (30
to 45 cms.) from the ground. If you can find a bud in the very old wood then cut
just above it, if you can’t it won’t matter as the plant will still find some and you
can cut back to them at a later date. Following this method may mean that you
will probably not have as many blooms next year as usual but you will get the
benefit in succeeding seasons. If you are lucky and have the relevant new
growth I suggest you follow the action recommended in the March issue of this
periodical. If you are in an open situation I recommend cutting back bush roses
to about eighteen inches above ground to avoid ‘wind rock’. I realise this may
mean loosing some late blooms but it does help to avoid the bushes suffering
irreparable damage.
At the end of the month it will be time to plant out the spring bedding - wallflowers, polyanthus, primroses and similar. This can be a tiring and sometimes tedious job but when the first warmth of the New Year arrives and it stimulates these
plants into their flowering cycle it becomes so worthwhile. There is, in my opinion, in the early part of the year little better than a nice border filled with such
plants interspersed with narcissi and tulips all in their full flowering glory.
Enjoy your autumn garden with its variation of colour and let us hope that we do
not get too many early frosts to spoil the late blooms. However, if such are forecast it is imperative that tender plants such as cannas and other semi-tropical
species are put carefully away in a frost-free place.
Roy Coughtrey
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BARTON BENDISH & EASTMOOR
VILLAGE NEWS
The Village Fete
The summer seemed to come to rather an abrupt end soon after the school holidays
began and it was very much fingers crossed for our Village Fete on August 21st. The
sun appeared intermittently and although the clouds looked rather ominous at times
thank goodness it remained dry. Freda Rumball did the honour of cutting the ribbon and
declaring the fete open.
From then on a steady stream of visitors of all ages arrived and there were plenty of
things to tempt them to
part with their money in
one way or another.
Freda and her sister
Gwen did a brisk trade
serving teas and their
own home made cakes.
All in all the afternoon
was a great success
and £510 was raised
for St Andrew’s Church.
A village fete is a
quintessential part of
rural England and a
tradition that is very well
supported in Barton
Bendish. If it wasn’t for all those people who donated produce and items, helped man
the stalls and set everything up it wouldn’t only be the Church that would be a poorer
place but so also would our village.
It seems no sooner was the stuff from the Fete tidied away than plans were being put into
operation for our second Art and Craft Exhibition. By the time you read this it will all be
over. A lot of interest has been shown and I hope it proves to have been a success
because Mhari and Linda have put an awful lot of work into the planning. Their band of
helpers too has been kept pretty busy!
Jill Mason
Old Barton DVDs
Nearly £540 has been raised for St Andrew’s Church from the sale of my DVDs. I would
like to thank everyone who bought them. They are still available at £5 each.
David Mason (01366 347928)
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VILLAGE NEWS
News from St Andrew’s
Our programme of essential repairs has continued, and we are pleased to be able to tell
you that a number of small but urgent jobs have now been completed.
At the start of August, a couple of missing roof slates were replaced, the chancel gable
coping stones were repointed, the cracks in the chancel east wall were repointed, the
hole above the porch on the south wall of the nave was pointed up, a floor tile was
mended, an area of falling plaster near the pulpit was repaired and the timber floor in the
north choir pew was repaired.
At the end of the month, Chris and David from Bonnetts did a brilliant job on the old lock
and latch of the main church door. It was all carefully removed and taken apart, the
broken elements mended and the latch and lock returned to the door. They also provided
us with a number of ‘large’ church keys that work the old lock, and it is good to think that
it is all now in full working order and that the door will remain closed during winter
services even when the wind blows against it!
Unfortunately, when the repairs to the chancel cracks were taking place, the builder
discovered that the coping apex stone just in front of the gable cross was perished and
had to be removed as it was becoming dangerous. An area of ‘fillet’ (the mortar that joins
the slatework to the parapet) on the south chancel roof/east gable parapet was also
needing renewal, along with an area of guttering on the nave that needed to be realigned. We are awaiting quotes for these jobs at the moment and would like to get them
under way before the winter weather causes them to deteriorate quickly.
In an 800 year old building, we don’t think we will ever get to the bottom of the list, but at
least we are now beginning to make some progress!!
Nar Valley Ornithological
Society (NarVOS)
Swaffham Arts
Trio ‘Violin, Voice & Harp’
Efthymios Papatzikis,
“Nepal – A Himalayan
Journey”
Andree Back and Brian
Davis
An illustrated talk by Tim
Loseby (Limosa Travel)
Tuesday 26th October, 7.30pm
Swaffham Assembly Rooms
October 24th
at 3.00pm
Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent
School, Mangate Street, Swaffham
Visitors (£2) and new members most
welcome
£7 members £9 non-members
Accompanied children free
Come along to find out about our
monthly outdoor bird-watching trips
and other events.
Tickets from
Ceres Bookshop 01760 722504
Green Parrot 01760 724704
Enquiries 01366 328648
Refreshments available.
LITTLE OAKS PRE-SCHOOL
FINCHAM HISTORY
GROUP
QUIZ NIGHT
Saturday 13th November
Stoke Ferry Village Hall
A talk by Andrew Lane
Wanted !!!
on
Do you have a working vacuum cleaner that you no longer need? We urgently need a
replacement for our vacuum cleaner at St Andrew’s, and would greatly appreciate one
that is no longer wanted. If you can help, please contact Linda or Mhari.
Forthcoming events
Friday October 1st 10am – Noon MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity (see advert p. 16)
Saturday October 9th
QUIZ NIGHT (see advert p 16)
Saturday October 30th
PUMPKIN SUPPER (see advert p. 17)
November 25th and 26th
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
Saturday December 4th
HALL OF STALLS
December 4th/5th (Weekend) CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
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7.30 onwards
Victorian Fincham
£6 per person
(price includes a fish and chip supper)
Memorial Hall
Teams of between 2 - 6 welcome
November 3rd 8pm
Bring your own refreshments
Entry £1
To book your place and get tickets
phone
01366 502042 or call in at The Apiary,
plus display of new materials
Furlong road, Stoke Ferry
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VILLAGE NEWS
FINCHAM NEWS
100 Club Draw
Was held on 5th August when the winners were: £25, Mrs. Joan Hodgson; £20
Mrs. .May Pinches and £15 Mrs. Barbara Smith.
September Coffee Morning.
Another successful event, giving funds a boost of £145, helped by bags of
plums and damsons. Thanks to May and all her helpers.
New Prayer Books
The new prayer books have arrived and all have been covered by
sponsorship. Presentation and memorial slips are now available from Babs
Porter on 01760 444116.
Advance Notice
We have been fortunate to arrange to have the boys from the Ely Cathedral
Choir come to give a concert at St.Martin's Church next year. A date has not yet
been fixed, but it should be on Friday, July 1st or a Friday in June. Do put this in
your diaries as we are not able to hear them very often. It will have been ten
years since they were last here and then everyone had a splendid evening.
More details when available.
Answers to the Quiz on page 59
Mu
13.
Limmat
12.
Korfball
11.
Joust
10.
Iodine
9.
Hectare
8.
Geyser
7.
Fletcher
6.
Ermine
5.
Derrick
4.
Computer
3.
Bagpuss
2.
Apples
1.
26.
25.
24.
23.
22.
Zabbaglione
Yurt
Xenophobia
Wisconsin
Vesta
Ugli
21.
Tiffany
20.
Sclera
19.
Recto
18.
Quark
17.
Pistil
16.
Organdie/Organza
15.
Nikkei
14.
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St Andrew’s PCC Letter
We would like to thank the people who have approached us to ask questions about the
funding of the church as a result of the letter enclosed in August G4 to Barton Bendish
and Eastmoor residents. We have been asked by several people why the Rectory has
not been rented out, as this would help to give us income. As a PCC we have been
actively lobbying the Ely Diocesan Office since the Rectory became vacant, to rent the
house out. Unfortunately they did not feel that the repairs required before this could be
done, were viable; the new Priest in Charge, Barbara Burton will live in the Rectory at
Fincham and the Barton Bendish Rectory is to be sold. However no money from either
selling or renting the Rectory will be given to the PCC - all moneys concerning rectories
go directly to Ely.
We do appreciate the fact that so many of you took time to read our letter and are asking
us questions or giving money raising suggestions. To those of you who have generously
donated ,a very big ‘thank you’ and to those of you who are still considering, please don’t
think you will not be able to make a difference, you will…. we do really need your help.
St Andrew’s PCC
Sponsored Cycle Ride
Norfolk Churches sponsored cycle ride took place on Saturday 11th September on what
was forecast to be a very wet morning. It turned out to be a glorious day. Emily (4yrs)
and I (not telling!) set out about 10.30am, having bagged two churches already and
headed to Beachamwell where we met up with Emma(Can’t tell) and Freya (7yrs). We
checked in at St Mary’s which was full of hard working people giving it a good clean and
then headed up the long but not too winding road to Oxborough. From there we went
through Eastmore and on up the never ending hill to Boughton where we stopped for
lunch, which was shared with the ducks. James (6yrs) and Darcy (2.5yrs) joined us and
from here we went to Wereham and
then down the other never ending hill
to Barton Bendish for about 3.00pm.
Thank you to all the churches that we
visited for the warm and friendly
welcome you gave and for the
refreshments that kept us going. It
was a wonderful way to see our local
countryside and to enjoy our beautiful
churches.
Mhari Blanchfield
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VILLAGE NEWS
WEREHAM VILLAGE NEWS
Barn Dance: Wereham Village Hall
Saturday 16th October 7.30 pm
Local Council Elections
Local council elections are due to take place in May next year. This will mean
electing a new Parish Council and, since some parishioners said in 2007 that they
had been unaware of the election in that year, the present Parish Council is keen
that this situation should not be repeated. Hence this advance notice.
Would any parishioners who wish to stand as candidates for election to Barton
Bendish Parish Council please advise the Parish Clerk accordingly (Tel: 347759). I
will then be able to ensure that all those interested are supplied with all the relevant
forms and information when necessary.
Lt Col I.R.Berchem, Parish Clerk
MacMillan Coffee Morning
I’m planning to hold another Coffee Morning in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Charity
on Friday October 1st from 10am ‘til noon. I hope there will be a cake and produce
stall but I’ve been a bit hesitant about asking the village cooks as they have been
kept rather busy lately and I don’t want to flog a willing horse as they say. Hope to
see you then.
Jill Mason (Tel 01366 347928)
Quiz night October 9th
Why not get up a team (of up to six) and test your knowledge against others, it
makes an interesting night out and you always learn something you didn’t know –
the only problem is after a few minutes/hours/days you’ve forgotten it!!
Remember this????
After the extremely successful barn dance last year, when lots of people in the
village met for the first time! We hope that you will put your dancing shoes on again
and join us for an evening of fun, dancing and live music at 7:30pm on Saturday the
16th of October. Please
bring your own drinks (don’t
forget the corkscrew!) and
nibbles - although light
ref reshments will be
available.
Dances will be led by an
experienced caller with
recorded music through a
PA system and Dominic
and friends will entertain
you with folk and country
music.
No previous knowledge
required and all ages can
join in. Cowboy hats and
rhinestones are still optional
although we’d like to see a
few more of them this year
as they really helped set the
scene!
Quiz sheets are still available but have to be handed in by October 15th
Many thanks Linda Webster
Tickets will be available at
the door, but you can book
in advance by phoning
P a mmi e on 5 00 4 08 .
Tickets will cost £3 per adult
and £1 per child.
We look forward to seeing
you there.
Pumpkin Supper
Have you ever wondered what you could do with the flesh from the insides of the
pumpkins you use to make lanterns? Do you wonder how to cook squash?
Would you enjoy an evening of socialising whilst watching cookery demonstrations
and then a tasty supper?Well your questions can now be answered! Book your
place at the Village Hall in Barton Bendish on Saturday 30th October at 7.30pm.
Three village ladies will show us how to make soup from squash, bake the bread to
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Wereham Tots
We all enjoyed our trip to High Lodge in Thetford. The weather was on our side as
the sun shone and big brothers and sisters joined us as it was the school holidays.
We climbed, jumped, balanced, crawled and swung (not through the trees!). We
were a bit disappointed though that several activities were closed off and one had
disappeared completely. It did make us wonder whether the high cost of parking
there was really worth it.
Another great day out was our trip to Banham Zoo. This was funded by Tots as a
treat to all those who support us weekly. The weather was great so we set off with
hats and suncream at the ready with lots of liquids and ice-cream treats.
Favourites were the train-ride, giraffes, penguins and seals. The play area was well
used and after our picnic, we carried on to see more animals and repeat visits to the
favourites. With all the walking it was a relief to sit down and drive home but well
worth the visit. We give this trip 10 out of 10!
It is lovely to see new Mums, Dads and Carers coming to Tots on Fridays. Don’t
forget that if you wish to join us, we start at 10am to 12pm. £1.50 per session (first
session free) and this includes tea or coffee for the adults, juice and healthy snacks
for the children. Hope to see you there soon.
Angela
Car Boot Sale
A fund raising Car Boot Sale, for the Village Hall, took place on Sunday 12th
September, on the football pitch next to the Village Hall. We were blessed once
again with a dry day and well before the official start time of 10 o'clock we had
50 stalls in place and trading away.
Other attractions included children's pony rides (provided by the Riding for the
Disabled group), tombola , raffle, bric-a brac, bouncy castles, and a wine lucky dip,
while light refreshments were available in the village hall, along with a cake stall, and
an art exhibition/sale. Hot food was also available from a fish-n-chip van on the field.
The event was well supported with people from Wereham and surrounding villages
plus some attendees from all over Norfolk and from as far away as Yorkshire to the
North and Stevenage to the South!All in all another successful event was enjoyed
by everyone and grateful thanks go to Janet and Doreen who worked so hard to
organise and publicise the event, with support from other Village Hall Committee
members before and on the day, and to other villagers who generously gave their
time to help on the day.
Phil Norris
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go with it and then show us how to make pumpkin pie for pudding. These ladies will
all have made ‘some earlier’ which we will have for our supper, along with a glass of
wine, tea or coffee.
Sounds like a good evening, doesn’t it and tickets are only £8. Proceeds are for St
Andrew’s Church and the Village Hall.
Entry is by ticket only and the closing date is 25th October, so please book early to
avoid disappointment!
For tickets or further details please contact
Linda Webster 01366 347563, Mhari Blanchfield 01366 347849, Jill Mason 01366
347928
Christmas Tree Festival and Hall of Stalls
I know, I know it is only September and the supermarkets are already stocking
Christmas goodies but the Barton Bendish Christmas Tree Festival is only 9 weeks
away and we can already thank some who have volunteered to decorate a tree. We
still have some spaces for any families, groups or organisations who would be willing
to decorate their tree for this festival. All that is involved is to bring a tree, (real,
artificial or if you are feeling creative, make your own) and decorate it in any style
you would like. If you are looking for inspiration you could theme your tree to reflect
a hobby or your business or perhaps a Christmas song or carol – all ideas are
welcome, it is totally up to you. The trees can be decorated in the church at your
convenience during the few days prior to the festival and removed in the few days
following it. There is no electricity in area of the church where they will be displayed
so lights are not necessary, but battery ones can be used if you have them.
This is our third Christmas Tree Festival and it is open to anyone in all the eight
parishes, we would love to see you. There will two special trees, a memorial tree for
remembering loved ones, and for children a tree to leave your messages for Father
Christmas, who may be making an appearance again.
As well as the Christmas Tree Festival on the Saturday there will be a Hall of Stalls
in the village hall. Lots of inspiration for presents along with the usual refreshments.
To book a space for your tree or a table at the Hall of Stalls, contact
Linda Webster – 01366 347 563 or Mhari Blanchfield - 01366 347 849.
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BOUGHTON VILLAGE NEWS
Boughton Cricket Club
Horticultural Show
WOW - What a colourful sight greeted the many visitors that attended the 15th
Horticultural Show. There were more entries in the vegetable and fruit section but not so
many in the flowers and
plants section due mainly
to the rather odd weather
we have had this year.
Hot sun early on, then a
wet spell followed by cold
and windy weather. The
Committee would like to
thank everybody who
entered or supported by
visiting the event. The
Hall was full for the
prizegiving. The quality of
the produce shown was
excellent and a credit to
all those exhibiting. It
was encouraging to see
a new entry from Shingham and a few more from Beachamwell. Drymere and Eastmoor
were again represented. Hopefully the visitors from Barton Bendish will be encouraged
to join us next year. Our Judge Roger Gore-Rowe returned in the afternoon to answer
questions and give tips and present the awards. He is always a great encouragement
and admires the way we keep the Show going and the village enthusiasm. As always it
would be good to see more children or grandchildren taking part.
Overall Winner: Di Lambert 118 points; Second Brian Wilson 72 points; Third Robin
Blackall 54 points, closely followed by Teresa Craske 50 points.
Vegetable Cup: Di Lambert
Fruit Plate: Robin Blackall
Gransden Vase for Flowers and Plants: Di Lambert
Best in Show Suzanne Dorney for her magnificent Pot Plant in Bloom
Children’s Trophy: Doug Sanderson, Second George Sanderson. Both boys had worked
hard and produced brilliant Monsters from Veggies and excellent pressed flower cards.
Well Done
Boughton CC v Farmers
Many thanks to all who played , helped and attended on this wet and windy
afternoon supporting Boughton CC on their first match on home soil.
Geoff and his team put up an outstanding performance whilst fielding – refusing to
halt play despite the driving rain and hail stones.(mad farmers!)
Boughton’s young cricket team put up an outstanding performance however were
pipped to the post (watch out next year, Geoff)
Special thank you to Gary Reardon for doing a grand job on the B.B.Q
Total Raised for Club Funds £301.00
Local Villagers
If you would like to join us, either playing, becoming a member or just helping on
match days, please contact Dawn Reardon on 01366 500853.
We would like to have playing and committee members from all local villagers. So
please get in contact with us and join our new and exciting adventure.
Chloe Short Hockey U16
During the County Hockey season Chloe was selected to attend Bury St Edmunds
Regional Hockey Centre JRPCs .These are held all over the Country giving girls/
boys the same opportunity to train and play hockey to a very high level.
34 girls who were selected from Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs attended ready to start
a six day intense training programme. The girls were marked and assessed on
fitness, mental toughness, game intellect and core skills, training in some very
extreme weather conditions. After day six only 15 girls were to be selected to attend
the Tier 1 Cluster Competitions being held at Old Loughtonians H.C in Essex. From
here the girls will play over two days aiming to get through to Tier 2 where they will
play in the Saxon Tiger squad potentially looking for an England Trial.
Well done on your selection to Tier 1 Chloe and Good Luck
Special congratulations to Di Lambert whose vegetables and fruit were fantastic and she
deserved to take the prizes this year.
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VILLAGE NEWS
Boughton Challenge 2010
We announced last year at the Sun Flower Challenge presentation that the theme
for 2010 would be a ‘Bucket Challenge’. We give you a bucket, you grow something
in it. Then on further thought we decided to do something a bit different, leave the
buckets for another year, and save all the respectable citizens of Boughton the
‘Woo, Woo, Wooing’ around the village on Sunday mornings.
So we decided to watch for someone taking up a challenge and doing something for
the future benefit of the whole community. Then, one day there it was. It makes you
realise that if you just stand back and look there is always somebody that does rise
to a challenge, work hard and give something for others to enjoy.
That someone for 2010 is Barry Ovel – ‘From a field to a pitch’ - With the help of
Geoff and Golly (Dave Cooper), Boughton Cricket Club groundsmen, Barry
produced a pitch and wicket that was good enough for the Club’s inaugural match
against Geoff’s Invitation team on 29th August. Earlier in the year they installed a
practice net and the team can now enjoy practicing on their own ground.
Following the match we presented Barry with the Boughton Challenge Cup for 2010.
The junior Challenge Cup was presented to James Allen who was chosen by the
Captain as the best junior player of the day.
Thanks to all involved,
Frank & Geoff
Boughton Scarecrow Challenge 2010.
Boughton Scarecrow Challenge Week runs from 23rd to 30th October. Get your
thinking caps on and get ready to show your scarecrow! No theme, but Halloween is
near! FREE straw will be available from 1 October from Church Farm yard.
The judging will begin at 11am on the 30th with a hay ride around the village by the
judges where they will look at each scarecrow. At midday we shall have a barbecue
where delicious food and drink will be on sale. At
approximately 1pm, subject to judges’ progress, we
shall announce the winners in each class. In this edition of
the G4N you will find your entry form. Please return as
indicated as soon as you can. We look forward to seeing
your scarecrows and contributions from village
organisations too!
If you need an entry form or further information then please
contact 01366 500044 or 502224
Villagers purchased the Giant Onions in
April and nurtured and talked very nicely
to their onions in the hope to make them
grow the BIGGEST and win the cash
prize. Some were very big and some very
small. Once again Di Lambert showed
her skill and produced the biggest
weighing in at 2 lb 12ozs but not anything
like last years winner Teresa Craske
whose onion weighed a fantastic 4 lb 4zs.
Eileen Powell who produced the smallest
may not have talked so nicely to her onion which weighed just 1 oz but really was
presented so well.
Special thanks to Ian and Betty for raising £80 at the raffle, this helps to pay for the
engraving and other costs; Jenny and Egil for making the refreshments; Verena for
scribing the Certificates.
Watch out for the Onions and Schedules next April.
Carole Wilson
Beachamwell Craft Group
Over recent years there seems to have been a renewed and growing interest in making
things. Knitting, sewing, tapestry, crochet, embroidery, quilting, card making etc. are
becoming more popular and there are many groups in Swaffham and surrounding
villages, where people meet once a month to work on individual projects and chat over a
cup of tea. It’s a good way to meet like-minded people and learn new skills. So why
don’t we set up such a group here in our own village? The village hall will be open from
2 – 4.30pm on Thursday 28th October and Thursday 25th November and if successful the
group will meet on the last Thursday of every month in 2011. Why not dig out that
unfinished project, or buy something new to do and come along! To cover costs there
will be a charge of £2 per session. For further information contact Leah Spencer 01366
328536
Beachamwell Memorial Hall Bonus Ball Lottery winners:
Wednesday 11th August - 45 - Tracey Pierpoint; Saturday 14th August - 4 - B. Hall;
Wednesday 18th August - 18 - Rob & Suzanne Dornay; Saturday 21st August - 1 - Mike
Bushby; Wednesday 25th August - 47 - Mrs Sutton; Saturday 28th August - 27 - V. Hall;
Wednesday 1st September - 4 - Mr & Mrs J Sanderson; Saturday 4th September - 34 Pam Wainer
A Boughton Caravan Production
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St Mary’s News
First of all a big thank you to Gill and John Sanderson for hosting the Wine, Cheese and
Canapés evening on 3rd September. It was a most enjoyable evening and the canapés
in particular were absolutely mouth-watering. A very welcome £450.00 was raised for St
Mary’s Church Funds.
I would also like to thank everyone who gave their time and worked so hard to give the
church a thorough clean on 11th September. The church now looks fresh and welcoming
ready for the autumn services.
On 17th October our Family Service at 11.00 am. will be our Harvest Festival. I do hope
you will be able to join us for this special occasion.
Harvest Supper for the Group of 4 Parishes will be held at Wereham this year on Friday
October 22nd. Tickets are £6.00 each and can be obtained from John Sanderson or
myself in Beachamwell or directly from Sheila Smith in Wereham (01366 500414).
As you all know by now our new Priest in Charge, the Rev. Barbara Burton, will be
licensed on Monday 27th September. We are all invited to a Group Service of Welcome
at 11 am on Sunday 3rd October at Shouldham so there will be no service in
Beachamwell that day. We are looking forward to welcoming Rev Barbara Burton to a
Group Service here in Beachamwell on Sunday 31st October at 11 am. We do hope you
will be able to join us.
Graham Williams (Churchwarden)
Flower Rota:
3rd Anne Clarke; 10th Jenny Gabrielsen; 17th Harvest [Several People]
24th Diana Lambert; 31st Olwyn Locke
Eileen Powell
Laurie Franklin
As villagers of Beachamwell will know its oldest resident, Laurie,
passed away on 27th August at the grand age of 98.
It was our biggest regret that we had to leave him behind when
we moved to France and we would like to thank all those people
who kept an eye on him and took him to the doctors, hospital
appointments and most importantly for Laurie, his weekly visit to
the Twenty Church Wardens for lunch.
He was a very special friend to us so once again thanks you all.
Michael & Nicola Greaves and Oliver
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Our grateful thanks to everyone who contributed goods and money, those who helped us
set up our stalls, everyone helping to sell on the day, everyone who came to buy some
wonderful bargains and some lovely people who folded trestles and carried them away at
the end of what had been a very busy five days of preparation.
We are delighted to tell you that we raised a total of £967.90 for Beachamwell Memorial
Hall funds
Bric a Brac Team
Women’s Institute
The Committee would like to thank the Members for organising a very good Members
Evening. The Speaker, Helen Howard, a Breast Cancer Care Volunteer, gave a Breast
Awareness Talk. She highlighted the importance of being breast aware as Breast
Cancer is the most common cancer for women in the UK and early detection leads to
early treatment and a better chance of survival. She emphasised attending for routine
screening which is offered to women aged 50 +. The members were shown how to be
breast aware and to ‘know what is normal for them’.
The Kings Lynn Breast Cancer Support Group run a Support and Exercise Class for
ladies who have recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer each Wednesday between
10 – 12 at The Kings Lynn New Masonic Centre, Hamburg Way, Kings Lynn. For more
information ring Jasmine 01553 672438 or Margaret 01553 765527. Breast Cancer Care
Freephone Helpline 0808 800 6000The food provided by the members was excellent and
the gifts for the Committee were much appreciated. Betty was the star of the evening, it
was her birthday month and she won the competition and the flower of the month.
Margaret won the raffle. Thought for the month was given by Brenda Branch - ‘A good
reputation is more valuable than money’. The WI Stall at the Country & Village Fair was
full to bursting. Members pulled out all the stops and produced some magnificent
goodies which were quickly snapped up. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way.
Next Meeting will be a talk by Gilly Spencer on Blackwork Embroidery. New Members
are most welcome.
Carole Wilson & Eileen Powell
Village Post Box
The Post Box was moved onto the Village Green when the Post Office closed in May
2009 but it has now moved again to be nearer the original site. The Post Office explained
that a wheelchair user in the Village had complained that they could not access the box
on the Green. It is good to know that the Post Office is sensitive to wheelchair users.
Parish Council:
Dates for 2010 - 2011 meetings are November 8th; January 10th; March 14th and May 9th
(Proceeded by AGM). As always, everyone welcome.
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It's lovely to see so many people from the village and also friends of the villagers coming
out in force to help. The organist once again played his merry tunes for us and various
outside stalls, including the children's rides and this year a preserve stall, selling hand
made chutneys and jams etc. helped to make this day enjoyable to one and all who
came. Everyone who I've spoken to enjoyed it and I hope you did too.
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Beachamwell Village & Country Fete 2010
It was nice to see so many faces for our village photo, unfortunately not all could make it
and some I think just forgot. But thanks to all who came and took part. We plan on
putting a copy up in the hall and watch this space as on how to get your copy. Many
thanks to Richard Hanson for this and also lots of photos taken throughout the day. We
do hope to have a photo evening in the hall so everyone can see them, date to follow. If
you have any old photos of the village that you'd like to add to be shown on this night
please get in touch with me.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
The committee work hard to bring this day to you the people of Beachamwell. It is
primarily a fund raiser to keep the hall and play area going but it is also intended as a fun
day to bring the people out of their houses and talk to some who they may not see very
often. We do hope you all enjoyed the day. Thanks to all the committee for your
continued hard work. I'm sure you'd like to know how we did - at the last count we have
made £3500. Thank you to each and everyone of you who helped, we couldn't do it
without you. We hope to have a thank you evening soon so watch this space.
Cherri King
Wow, where do I start? The sun shone and once again the village came out in force to
help on this now annual event. We were very fortunate to have it opened by Squadron
Leader Alan Huyton from Marham. Everywhere you looked there seemed to be people
and their dogs, it really was a day out for all the family. The dog show run by Mike
Walker, helped by Janet and Jackie, was hugely popular and this year’s new event of
Caroline's - The Lamb National was a huge success too. Everyone, young and not so
young, enjoyed watching this year’s hand reared lambs, chase a bucket of nuts around a
course - who would have thought that lambs could jump! They even got themselves put
into the local paper (copy in the hall). Ivan and Matt once again cooked up a sweat over
the burgers, while a variety of people helped with the tea and cake. The WI had a huge
varied spread of delectables in their tent, which I can say I tasted and it was very nice.
The Bric-a-brac were promoted to our new tent, and just as well as the amount of things
given just keeps
growing. Thanks
to Mary, Sonia
and team who
manned
this
mammoth
task,
they alone bought
in over £900. The
tombola this year
was manned by
Steph and her
girls as Marie &
Ernie
Simmons
were on holiday,
Typically I won a tube of toothpaste and as I work in a dentists you can imagine that
raised a few smiles. The tractor pulling and egg throwing were as usual hugely popular,
with villagers trying hard to keep clean for the village photo. Thanks to Steve for his
organising of these, and his dulcet tones over the mike keeping everyone up to date with
what was going on throughout the day. The clay shooting and the gun dog scurry were
as popular as ever, raising lots of money as did both the bowling for a half a pig and the
raffle for the other half. The chicken lottery was once again very popular - but with one
winner still not having claimed her prize - Amy Southwell - please contact me Amy to
collect your prize as you didn't leave your number. Thanks to Pete & Terri for running
this and their chicken for obliging us! Suzie's Aunt bought down the ladybird from her
village fete and then ran it for us with Suzie doing the other children’s games.
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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS
DATE
VILLAGE
Thursday 7th Oct
Beachamwell
Thurs 28th Oct
Drymere
LOCATION
TIME
Post Office
Chestnut Walk
Telephone Box
10:50 am
11:30 am
11:55 am
GROUP 4 CHURCH SERVICES
DATE
3rd October
Thursday 21st Oct
Friday 8th Oct
Barton Bendish
Wereham
Friday 29th Oct
Boughton
Hatherley Gardens
3:25 pm
Chequers, Flegg Green
The Pond
Back Street
Queen’s Close
Mill Hill Road
Sycamore House
11:10 am
11:25 am
11:40 am
12:00 pm
12:25 pm
12:45 pm
10th October
17th October
Services to ALL ‘Group 4’ villages run to a 3-weekly pattern ( www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries)
For Beachamwell service enquiries contact Watton Library (01953 881671)
For service enquiries to other villages call Downham Market Library (01366 383073)
24th October
VILLAGE BUS SERVICES
FROM
Barton Bendish
Beachamwell
Boughton
Wereham
ROUTE
31 (Saturday)
OPERATOR
Lewis Coaches
DESTINATION
Swaffham
31 (Saturday)
18 (Tuesday)
18 (Tuesday)
28 (Mon to Sat)
40 (Mon to Sat)
Lewis Coaches
Eagles Coaches
Eagles Coaches
Coach Services
Coach Services
Swaffham
King’s.Lynn & Swaffham
King’s.Lynn & Swaffham
King’s Lynn
Thetford/Downham
Timetable requests:- (01603) 228888, Traveline (08706) 082608 (www.traveline.org.uk)
Ely (Farmer)
Fakenham (Farmer)
King’s Lynn (Farmer)
Swaffham (Indoor)
Watton (Farmer)
2nd and 4th Saturday (9th and 16th)
4th Saturday in each month
3rd Friday of each month (15th)
Every Friday 9:00am to 1:00pm
1st Saturday in each month, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (1st)
For information:- www.farmersmarkets.net or your local Tourist Information Office
VILLAGE AND PARISH HALL BOOKINGS
Barton Bendish
Beachamwell
Wereham
Bill Tasker
Caroline Sanderson
Doreen Rolph
01366 347432
01366 328244
01366 500218
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Shouldham
11:00 am
11:00 am
6:00 pm
Barton Bendish
Marham
Boughton
Holy Communion/Harvest
Morning Prayer
Harvest Songs of Praise
11:00 am
10 :00 am
6:00 pm
6.00 pm
9:30 am
10:00 am
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
Beachamwell
Shouldham
Fincham
Wereham
Shouldham Thorpe
Boughton
Barton Bendish
Marham
Family Service/Harvest
Holy Communion
Evensong/Harvest Festival
Evensong/Harvest Festival
Holy Communion/Harvest
All Age Service
Evensong
Healing Service
11.00 am
Beachamwell
Group service of Holy
Communion
3.00 pm
Marham
Service of Commemoration
LOCATION
31st October
CHURCHWARDENS
Barton Bendish
Beachamwell
FARMERS’ MARKETS
11.00 am
SERVICE
Special group service
Holy Communion
Revd Barbara Burton’s first
as our new Priest– in– charge.
TIME
Boughton
Wereham
Mhari Blanchfield
Linda Webster
John Sanderson
Graham Williams
Pam Wakeling
Moira Saunders
Sheila Smith
01366 347849
01366 347563
01366 328818
01366 328774
01366 500429
01366 500955
01366 500414
BAPTISMS AND WEDDINGS
Please contact the Revd Barbara Burton 01366 348 079
THURSDAY COMMUNIONS
7th Barton Bendish 14th Fincham
21st Boughton 28th Fincham
Services at 10:00 am followed by tea/coffee. All Welcome
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