"THE LINK" May 2016

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May 2016

Grimston, Roydon

Congham and Pott Row

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Hello Everyone

As I write this, I have just heard that April has been colder than Last December, and that we are in for an icy blast over the weekend but hopefully by the time you read this it will have passed by and it will be much warmer and sunnier too.

This months cover picture is courtesy of Rick Aldous who always submits such lovely pictures, Thank you Rick.

EDITOR: Chrissy Shale [email protected] KL-617817ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood, KL-630301

Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB

Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston),Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row)

“THE VILLAGE LINK “ can now be seen on line at the Churches’ web site www.ggmbenefice.ukWEB SITE EDITOR: Contact Steve Williamson, [email protected] 01553-630203

TEAM RECTOR : The Revd. Jane Holmes [email protected] 01553 636227

TEAM VICAR : The Revd. Judith Pollard [email protected] 601251

ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON

Wardens: Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row 601666

Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon 600612

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM

Wardens: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153

ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, ROYDON

Wardens: Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon 600059Mr Ivan Hudson, 72, Station Road, Roydon 600471

CHURCH ORGANISATIONS

WAHM Club: Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon 600612

Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston 600750

Bell Ringers: Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston 600041

POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton 01553-676918

Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593

Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk

[email protected]

THE VILLAGE LINK GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM

The Deadline for submissions for the June issue is 18th May


Hello Everyone

As I write this, I have just heard that April has been colder than Last December, and that we are in for an icy blast over the weekend but hopefully by the time you read this it will have passed by and it will be much warmer and sunnier too.

This months cover picture is courtesy of Rick Aldous who always submits such lovely pictures, Thank you Rick.

EDITOR: Chrissy Shale [email protected] KL-617817ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood, KL-630301

Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB

Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston),Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row)

“THE VILLAGE LINK “ can now be seen on line at the Churches’ web site www.ggmbenefice.ukWEB SITE EDITOR: Contact Steve Williamson, [email protected] 01553-630203

TEAM RECTOR : The Revd. Jane Holmes [email protected] 01553 636227

TEAM VICAR : The Revd. Judith Pollard [email protected] 601251

ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON

Wardens: Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row 601666

Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon 600612

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM

Wardens: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153

ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, ROYDON

Wardens: Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon 600059Mr Ivan Hudson, 72, Station Road, Roydon 600471

CHURCH ORGANISATIONS

WAHM Club: Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon 600612

Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston 600750

Bell Ringers: Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston 600041

POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton 01553-676918

Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593

Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk

[email protected]

THE VILLAGE LINK GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM

The Deadline for submissions for the June issue is 18th May

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(all made to our own family recipes) Organic and Free Range Poultry

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OLLARISHIONERST A PTO ALL PARISIONERS

To Brexit or not to Brexit? – that is the question!Our votes (yours and mine) as we go to the Polls next month to decide whether the UK wishes to remain a member of the European Union will probably be the most important vote we will make at the polls in our life time. It will affect all of us. The stay in crowd say:Jobs We maintain trade relations with the continent and thereby secure jobs.

National Security "It is through the EU that we exchange criminal records and passenger records and work together on counter-terrorism,"National Financial Impact The UK's status as one of the world's biggest financial centres will be diminished if it is no longer seen as a gateway to the EU for the likes of US banks,BUT the get out crowd say:Jobs Control of our own boarders means we decide how many immigrants come to the UK – limit the numbers coming in and there will be more jobs available for those already here.National Security Unless we get out we leave the "door open" to terrorist attacks. Open borders do not allow us to check and control people.

National Financial Impact Free from EU rules a regulations Britain could reinvent itself AND there would be an immediate cost saving, as the country would no longer contribute to the EU budget (£13bn)These are just some of the arguments. None of the above statements tell the full story by any means but you can see my dilemma as there seems to be equally good arguments on both sides of the campaign – so who to believe and who is right? What to do?I've been pondering this conundrum and there is a big part of me, as a Christian, that says –stay with our friends in Europe; we are better, stronger together and surely we should aim to be an inclusive nation, welcoming and willing to work with our brothers and sisters across our boarders in fellowship and love. Together we can form policies and friendships that benefit everyone and are a beacon of light in the world. After all (on a much smaller scale admittedly) that is what our group of ten churches are aiming to do here – to see ourselves as one body of faithful people who help each other, work together, pray together, worship together and reach out together to our communities with God's love. We are about taking away boundaries – not putting them up.But then someone remarked to me that if the EU were embedded in Christian Values that would be fine but sadly it more often seems to be about grabbing at power and the selfish aims of individuals or individual nations.So where does this leave us? To Brexit or not to Brexit? For me that is still the BIG question! I shall now go off into a quiet room to pray about it and hope to hear God's still small voice guiding my hand as I place my X. Or should that be With Love Revd Jane

OLLARISHIONERST A POLLARISHIONERST A PTO ALL PARISHIONERSTO ALL PARISHIONERS

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ANDREW W WRIGHT LTD

Landscape and Gardening Services

SEASONED FIREWOOD

Tel. 01485 570159

Mobile 07791 539280

CHRIS CASELEY DOMESTIC OIL FIRED BOILER ENGINEER

COMMISSION, SERVICE, REPAIR OFTEC REGISTERED

Central Heating Systems Power Flushed

WORK GUARANTEED COMPETITIVE PRICES

TEL: 01553-828148 MOBILE 079313 55595

Established Family Business for over 100 Years

Pott Row, PE32 1BY

Purveyors of Quality fresh meats,

Pork Sausages, Burgers, Pork Cheese, Home Cooked Pies, Pasties and Cakes

(all made to our own family recipes) Organic and Free Range Poultry

Telephone Daytime 600222 Evening 600127

Amanda’s Home Help

Domestic – Cleaning – Ironing

Friendly – Reliable – Trustworthy

Based in Grimston

Established 2004

References Available

Tel: 01485 609147

Mobile: 07799 821896

E-mail: [email protected]

www.amandashomehelp.co.uk

***

Linda's

Miracurls

Unisex

HairdresserCall Linda on

07876121216


OLLARISHIONERST A PTO ALL PARISIONERS

To Brexit or not to Brexit? – that is the question!Our votes (yours and mine) as we go to the Polls next month to decide whether the UK wishes to remain a member of the European Union will probably be the most important vote we will make at the polls in our life time. It will affect all of us. The stay in crowd say:Jobs We maintain trade relations with the continent and thereby secure jobs.

National Security "It is through the EU that we exchange criminal records and passenger records and work together on counter-terrorism,"National Financial Impact The UK's status as one of the world's biggest financial centres will be diminished if it is no longer seen as a gateway to the EU for the likes of US banks,BUT the get out crowd say:Jobs Control of our own boarders means we decide how many immigrants come to the UK – limit the numbers coming in and there will be more jobs available for those already here.National Security Unless we get out we leave the "door open" to terrorist attacks. Open borders do not allow us to check and control people.

National Financial Impact Free from EU rules a regulations Britain could reinvent itself AND there would be an immediate cost saving, as the country would no longer contribute to the EU budget (£13bn)These are just some of the arguments. None of the above statements tell the full story by any means but you can see my dilemma as there seems to be equally good arguments on both sides of the campaign – so who to believe and who is right? What to do?I've been pondering this conundrum and there is a big part of me, as a Christian, that says –stay with our friends in Europe; we are better, stronger together and surely we should aim to be an inclusive nation, welcoming and willing to work with our brothers and sisters across our boarders in fellowship and love. Together we can form policies and friendships that benefit everyone and are a beacon of light in the world. After all (on a much smaller scale admittedly) that is what our group of ten churches are aiming to do here – to see ourselves as one body of faithful people who help each other, work together, pray together, worship together and reach out together to our communities with God's love. We are about taking away boundaries – not putting them up.But then someone remarked to me that if the EU were embedded in Christian Values that would be fine but sadly it more often seems to be about grabbing at power and the selfish aims of individuals or individual nations.So where does this leave us? To Brexit or not to Brexit? For me that is still the BIG question! I shall now go off into a quiet room to pray about it and hope to hear God's still small voice guiding my hand as I place my X. Or should that be With Love Revd Jane

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GREENFINGERS' GARDENING CLUB

Plant & Cake Sale

thon Saturday May 28from 10am till 12 noon

in The Village Hall, Pott Row.

Refreshments available Entry free

Greenfingers – April 2016

Over 60 members attended the Spring Show and Supper, which has become a very popular annual event. The Village Fryer again provided the excellent fish and chip supper and we are indebted to Wayne Simper for arranging this.There were approximately 70 vases of flowers displayed, turning the end of the Village Hall into a mini Chelsea. Jenny Baker very generously gave her time to judge the entries: not an easy task! Winners were:

st nd3 Trumpet Daffodils: 1 Veronica Stevens, 2 Brian Woollatt,rd 3 Val Waterfield

st nd3 Dwarf Daffodils: 1 Ann Ess 2 , Margaret Gladman, rd 3 Sandra Rawson.

st nd3 Tulips (one variety): 1 Sharon Coleman, 2 Pauline Crump,rd 3 Kath Evison.

st nd3 Tulips (mixed): 1 Judy Woollatt, 2 Sue Barlow, rd 3 Pauline Crump.

st ndVase of Spring Flowers: 1 Cynthia Jackson, 2 Sharon Coleman,rd 3 Eileen Godsall.

Jenny Baker was given a vote of thanks.Mary Roper was presented with the salver awarded for the most points in the Plant of the Month Competition during the past year.Members were asked to select a charity to support for 2016. The choices were Blood Bikes, The Macmillan Centre at the QEH and the Magpie Centre Riding for the Disabled. Members present voted to support Blood Bikes.

thThe Plant and Cake Sale takes place on May 28 in the Village Hall from 10am to 12 noon. Members were reminded to provide plants and cakes for this, raising money for club funds.

ndPayment is due for the coach trip to Barnsdale on June 22 .

thOur next meeting is on May 10 , when Pauline Harper's talk “U 2 Can Show” will give an insight into preparing garden produce and plants for the Annual Horticultural Show in September. All are welcome, especially any visitors.

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Michael de Whalley BA Tel: 01485 600391

Email: m_de_whalley @hotmail.com

For a fast and reliable service contactGRAHAM on: Tel: 01553 673398

Mobile: 07760 782202

We fix all major brands:• Washing Machines • Dishwashers • Tumble Dryers• Cookers • Storage Heaters • Fridges/Freezers etc.

Trust A.G.M. Services to ensure your appliances are up and running again!

A.G.M. SERVICES OFFER …Repairs, Safety Checks and Servicing

for peace of mind all year round

Domestic Appliance Repairs

Minor electrical works also undertaken(extra sockets, lighting etc) – please enquire


GREENFINGERS' GARDENING CLUB

Plant & Cake Sale

thon Saturday May 28from 10am till 12 noon

in The Village Hall, Pott Row.

Refreshments available Entry free

Greenfingers – April 2016

Over 60 members attended the Spring Show and Supper, which has become a very popular annual event. The Village Fryer again provided the excellent fish and chip supper and we are indebted to Wayne Simper for arranging this.There were approximately 70 vases of flowers displayed, turning the end of the Village Hall into a mini Chelsea. Jenny Baker very generously gave her time to judge the entries: not an easy task! Winners were:

st nd3 Trumpet Daffodils: 1 Veronica Stevens, 2 Brian Woollatt,rd 3 Val Waterfield

st nd3 Dwarf Daffodils: 1 Ann Ess 2 , Margaret Gladman, rd 3 Sandra Rawson.

st nd3 Tulips (one variety): 1 Sharon Coleman, 2 Pauline Crump,rd 3 Kath Evison.

st nd3 Tulips (mixed): 1 Judy Woollatt, 2 Sue Barlow, rd 3 Pauline Crump.

st ndVase of Spring Flowers: 1 Cynthia Jackson, 2 Sharon Coleman,rd 3 Eileen Godsall.

Jenny Baker was given a vote of thanks.Mary Roper was presented with the salver awarded for the most points in the Plant of the Month Competition during the past year.Members were asked to select a charity to support for 2016. The choices were Blood Bikes, The Macmillan Centre at the QEH and the Magpie Centre Riding for the Disabled. Members present voted to support Blood Bikes.

thThe Plant and Cake Sale takes place on May 28 in the Village Hall from 10am to 12 noon. Members were reminded to provide plants and cakes for this, raising money for club funds.

ndPayment is due for the coach trip to Barnsdale on June 22 .

thOur next meeting is on May 10 , when Pauline Harper's talk “U 2 Can Show” will give an insight into preparing garden produce and plants for the Annual Horticultural Show in September. All are welcome, especially any visitors.

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Local country pub in the heart of the villageof Roydon.

Serving real ales and traditional pub food.

Bank Holiday Monday 30th MayBeer, BBQ & Baroness and the Bear.

From 4pm

TiddlyPotts Playgroup

An egg-cellent morning at was had at TiddlyPotts on the last session of the term.

Thank you very much to the Reverend Dixon for joining us and reading us the Easter Story.

The children (and adults!) enjoyed their snack...carrot cupcakes and hot cross buns! Thank you very much to Beryl who popped down to see us and gave all the children some lovely Easter Eggs.

During craft time the children made Easter Cards and Easter Bunny Cups! TiddlyPotts offered an Easter Garden to Pott Row Methodist Church which was on display during the Easter celebrations, I think you will agree that it looked lovely with the flowers that the children attending our playgroup made.

The Easter Bunny made an early visit to TiddlyPotts and left the children more eggs that they happily took home with them at the end of the session.TiddlyPotts opens 9:30 - 11:30 every Friday during term time at Pott Row Methodist Church. If you haven't been before, please pop down and see us for a taster session (£1.50 per child, 50p for additional children). We run an allocated space system which Emma or Dionne will be happy to discuss with you.

Best Wishes

Emma & Dionne - Playgroup Leaders

Hudson Fen:

We have noted that some people are taking chainsaws on to Hudson Fen to cut down trees. Nobody is allowed to do this on Hudson, Sugar & Derby Fens without the express permission of the Trustees. You are allowed to pick up fallen/dead wood and take "what you can carry on your bike", but definitely not allowed to cut any trees or branches without permission.

The Trustees, Grimston Fen & Allotment Trust.

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REPAIRS

Washing Machines Tumble Dryers

Cookers Fridges and Freezers

DK APPLIANCES

Shop 01553 768557

Mobile 07775 858255

Full accountancy services within the NW Norfolk area. Initial consultation free of charge.Please ring 01485 525880 for local appointments.

The Boathouse Business Centre, Harbour Square, Nene Parade, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3BHTel: 01945 581102 Mobile: 07795 955692 www.bantoftaccountancy.co.uk







Proprietor: Nickie Bantoft FCCA

Open Wednesday to Saturday 12.00 – 11pm(Food 12.00-3.00pm and 6pm-9pm) Sun 12.00-10pm (Food 12.00-8pm)

Tel: 01485 600666

THE THREEHORSESHOES

CARLTON’S SOLID FUEL

APPROVED COAL MERCHANT

GREAT MASSINGHAM

SMOKELESS & OPEN FIRE FUELS

QUALITY FUELS AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON 500 KG OR MORE

FOR AN ORDER OR QUOTE

TEL: 01485-520637 Of 07780-776576


Local country pub in the heart of the villageof Roydon.

Serving real ales and traditional pub food.

Bank Holiday Monday 30th MayBeer, BBQ & Baroness and the Bear.

From 4pm

TiddlyPotts Playgroup

An egg-cellent morning at was had at TiddlyPotts on the last session of the term.

Thank you very much to the Reverend Dixon for joining us and reading us the Easter Story.

The children (and adults!) enjoyed their snack...carrot cupcakes and hot cross buns! Thank you very much to Beryl who popped down to see us and gave all the children some lovely Easter Eggs.

During craft time the children made Easter Cards and Easter Bunny Cups! TiddlyPotts offered an Easter Garden to Pott Row Methodist Church which was on display during the Easter celebrations, I think you will agree that it looked lovely with the flowers that the children attending our playgroup made.

The Easter Bunny made an early visit to TiddlyPotts and left the children more eggs that they happily took home with them at the end of the session.TiddlyPotts opens 9:30 - 11:30 every Friday during term time at Pott Row Methodist Church. If you haven't been before, please pop down and see us for a taster session (£1.50 per child, 50p for additional children). We run an allocated space system which Emma or Dionne will be happy to discuss with you.

Best Wishes

Emma & Dionne - Playgroup Leaders

Hudson Fen:

We have noted that some people are taking chainsaws on to Hudson Fen to cut down trees. Nobody is allowed to do this on Hudson, Sugar & Derby Fens without the express permission of the Trustees. You are allowed to pick up fallen/dead wood and take "what you can carry on your bike", but definitely not allowed to cut any trees or branches without permission.

The Trustees, Grimston Fen & Allotment Trust.

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TRIMMING

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Mole Control and Pest Services Ltd

Alan V. Barlow

3 The Grove,

Pott Row

Mobile 07789 758741

Home 01485 600178

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Mobile: 07971 772 732

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Roydon, King's LynnPhone: 07896169071

Email: [email protected]


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01485 600341TRAVEL VACCINES

Grimston Medical Centre is a World Health Organisation designated yellow fever vaccination centre.

As well as offering vaccination against yellow fever, we can provide vaccination against diseases such as Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningitis and Rabies. Our practice nurses have access to Travax™, a travel website for health professionals that provides the latest information about vaccination requirements and malaria prophylaxis.

If you are planning to travel abroad, make an appointment to see the practice nurse about eight weeks before departure so that you can discuss your travel vaccination needs and receive all the necessary immunisations in good time.

SHEDS FENCING HEDGE

TRIMMING

Phone Eric on 01553-630208 Mobile 07867-

860820

Free Estimates

G.W.LAKE

SOLID FUEL MERCHANT

Wide range

of House Coal and

Smokeless Fuels

Collections

25kg bags c

at Yard

HILL FARM, POTT ROW, GRIMSTON

01485 600540

AA COKER CHIMNEY

SWEEP

Complete Brush and Vacuum

Cowls and Bird Guards fitted

Friendly and Reliable Service

King’s Lynn and surrounding areas 01553 810114

07706 828791

www.chimneysweepkingslynn.co.uk

I’m also a handyman, with a van, and garden clearance service

Mole Control and Pest Services Ltd

Alan V. Barlow

3 The Grove,

Pott Row

Mobile 07789 758741

Home 01485 600178

C. P. COOPER

PLUMBING & HEATING

Tel. 01553 674 508

Mobile: 07971 772 732

for all your plumbing

and heating needs

Pure SerenityBeauty at it's purest

Supplier of Forever Aloe Products

Qualified Make Up Artist and Beauty Therapists

Fully insured

Roydon, King's LynnPhone: 07896169071



GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE

01485 600341TRAVEL VACCINES

Grimston Medical Centre is a World Health Organisation designated yellow fever vaccination centre.

As well as offering vaccination against yellow fever, we can provide vaccination against diseases such as Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningitis and Rabies. Our practice nurses have access to Travax™, a travel website for health professionals that provides the latest information about vaccination requirements and malaria prophylaxis.

If you are planning to travel abroad, make an appointment to see the practice nurse about eight weeks before departure so that you can discuss your travel vaccination needs and receive all the necessary immunisations in good time.


Team Treasured Chest Invite you to….

Afternoon Tea and More!

At

Grimston Village Hall

O n Sunday 8th May 2 – 5pm

In Aid of

Congham Parish Council

Our next meeting at Congham Hall Writing Room 7.00pm

The Annual Parish Council which will be held on Monday 23rd May 2016.

I am sure everyone is enjoying the lovely daffodils along St Andrews Lane and on Low Rd; these were planted last October by Congham Councillors and George Wood and Jill and Dave Garten.If you have any suggestions for further improving the environment of Congham, please let us know and/or send your suggestions to the Clerk.

Highways Rangers come to the village every 3 months. Please let me know if you see anything that needs to be attended to such as the footpaths, road surfaces, signs, grips, ditches, grass verges.

Kate Sayer 01485 [email protected]

Team “Treasured Chest” a local team from Pott Row & Ashwicken will be hitting thClapham Common to take part in “The Moonwalk London” on 14 May 2016

walking 26.3 miles through the night, hopefully by the light of the moon! thAs part of our fund raising effort we are holding an “Afternoon Tea” on the 8

May… see poster in Village Link.

Hope you can and support us and help raise much needed funds to support

breast cancer causes not only with research but also helping those with cancer.thLook forward to seeing you on the 8 May for an afternoon of Fun & Fundraising.

Sharon Coleman, Tammy Churchyard, Harriet Nichols, Emily Churchyard-Davies.

mailto:[email protected]


Team Treasured Chest Invite you to….

Afternoon Tea and More!

At


O n Sunday 8th May 2 – 5pm

In Aid of

Congham Parish Council

Our next meeting at Congham Hall Writing Room 7.00pm

The Annual Parish Council which will be held on Monday 23rd May 2016.

I am sure everyone is enjoying the lovely daffodils along St Andrews Lane and on Low Rd; these were planted last October by Congham Councillors and George Wood and Jill and Dave Garten.If you have any suggestions for further improving the environment of Congham, please let us know and/or send your suggestions to the Clerk.

Highways Rangers come to the village every 3 months. Please let me know if you see anything that needs to be attended to such as the footpaths, road surfaces, signs, grips, ditches, grass verges.

Kate Sayer 01485 [email protected]

Team “Treasured Chest” a local team from Pott Row & Ashwicken will be hitting thClapham Common to take part in “The Moonwalk London” on 14 May 2016

walking 26.3 miles through the night, hopefully by the light of the moon! thAs part of our fund raising effort we are holding an “Afternoon Tea” on the 8

May… see poster in Village Link.

Hope you can and support us and help raise much needed funds to support

breast cancer causes not only with research but also helping those with cancer.thLook forward to seeing you on the 8 May for an afternoon of Fun & Fundraising.

Sharon Coleman, Tammy Churchyard, Harriet Nichols, Emily Churchyard-Davies.


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Grimston Parish Council News

Our next meeting will be on Monday 9th May in the Village Hall. The Annual Parish Meeting will be at 7 p.m. & The Parish Council AGM will follow at 8 p.m. or before.Co-option: We are now able to co-opt a new councilor to replace Trevor Stebbings. If you would like to be considered as a new councilor, please write to

the Clerk at 11 Back Lane, Pott Row or email by Saturday 7th May and attend the 9th May Council meeting, when you will be given a chance to introduce yourself. Talk by Anglian Water: We had another talk & Qs & As session with representatives of Anglian Water, but sadly they could not come up with anything we wanted to hear. They have surveyed our sewage system and repaired many leaks that allow ground water to get in the system, but our problem of sewage flowing down Chapel Road is still happening in heavy rain (twice this year so far). With more than 50 new homes being given permission in Pott Row, it will only make our problem worse, plus large numbers of new homes getting permission in Gayton, which also feeds into Grimston Sewage Works. Anglian Water claim that they cannot stop planning permissions and they have no plans in the foreseeable future to spend any capital amounts to improve our system. We are writing to Henry Bellingham to ask him to go higher with Anglian Water and government departments. Please write as well - the more letters he gets the more incentive to fight for us!Triangle Green: At the junction of Chequers Road & Lynn Road. You may notice that this Green has not been cut this year. The Parish Council is holding a trial to encourage wild flowers to grow and will be cutting & raking the Green about July, then again at the end of the season. We are trying this for a one year trial initially to see how it goes. Rubbish Dumping in Back Lane (Grimston end): We are still seeing garden rubbish being dumped on to Back Lane, at the Grimston end, mainly from the properties in Lynn Road, who back on to the track. Back Lane is a public highway all the way from Pott Row to Grimston and fly tipping is not allowed.

John Missing, Clerk to Grimston P/C.

[email protected]

GRIMSTON VILLAGE HALL

A big THANK YOU to the people who have supported the Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Sales this year. The money raised will help and support the Village Hall.

Book & Jigsaw Sales will recommence in October.

Watch this space!


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Our next meeting will be on Monday 9th May in the Village Hall. The Annual Parish Meeting will be at 7 p.m. & The Parish Council AGM will follow at 8 p.m. or before.Co-option: We are now able to co-opt a new councilor to replace Trevor Stebbings. If you would like to be considered as a new councilor, please write to

the Clerk at 11 Back Lane, Pott Row or email by Saturday 7th May and attend the 9th May Council meeting, when you will be given a chance to introduce yourself. Talk by Anglian Water: We had another talk & Qs & As session with representatives of Anglian Water, but sadly they could not come up with anything we wanted to hear. They have surveyed our sewage system and repaired many leaks that allow ground water to get in the system, but our problem of sewage flowing down Chapel Road is still happening in heavy rain (twice this year so far). With more than 50 new homes being given permission in Pott Row, it will only make our problem worse, plus large numbers of new homes getting permission in Gayton, which also feeds into Grimston Sewage Works. Anglian Water claim that they cannot stop planning permissions and they have no plans in the foreseeable future to spend any capital amounts to improve our system. We are writing to Henry Bellingham to ask him to go higher with Anglian Water and government departments. Please write as well - the more letters he gets the more incentive to fight for us!Triangle Green: At the junction of Chequers Road & Lynn Road. You may notice that this Green has not been cut this year. The Parish Council is holding a trial to encourage wild flowers to grow and will be cutting & raking the Green about July, then again at the end of the season. We are trying this for a one year trial initially to see how it goes. Rubbish Dumping in Back Lane (Grimston end): We are still seeing garden rubbish being dumped on to Back Lane, at the Grimston end, mainly from the properties in Lynn Road, who back on to the track. Back Lane is a public highway all the way from Pott Row to Grimston and fly tipping is not allowed.

John Missing, Clerk to Grimston P/C.

[email protected]

GRIMSTON VILLAGE HALL

A big THANK YOU to the people who have supported the Book and Jigsaw Puzzle Sales this year. The money raised will help and support the Village Hall.

Book & Jigsaw Sales will recommence in October.

Watch this space!


Pott Row Methodist Church Quiz

Its Quiz time again to start our fund raising year.|This will take place on Friday 20th May at 7.30pm.Teams of up to six at £2.50 per person, to include Tea/coffe and biscuits.

Ricky will be our quiz master again he picks the questions hard enough to make you think, but easy enough to be fun.We look forward to seeing you all again (or for the first time?)To book your team, please ring Jenny on 01553 630369

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Grimston and District WI

Our January meeting was well attended. We had two speakers from the Wellbeing Service, a local organisation that helps people with anxiety problems or depression, anyone who needs someone to talk to. We all have worries at times and it's good to know there is someone who can help. In February we had a social evening with cakes that we all enjoyed. Our March speaker was Elaine Rudd from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn who spoke to us about breast cancer and the Keeping Abreast charity. A new unit is about to be opened at the hospital to support breast cancer patient. The competition was a decorated bra. It was won by Mary Roper with a bra holding pots of primroses! Alison Barlow was second and Pat Watts was third.

Thank you very much, Mary Lupton.

Friends of St. Botolph's, Grimston.

thNotice is hereby given that the 13 Annual General Meeting of Friends of St. thBotolph's will take place on Tuesday, May 17 , 2016 commencing at 7.30pm in

church.After a brief business meeting, there will be an illustrated short talk by Alan Gray entitled 'Our oldest building in Grimston' followed by cheese and wine refreshments. All are welcome.

Pott Row Methodist Church Quiz

Its Quiz time again to start our fund raising year.|This will take place on Friday 20th May at 7.30pm.Teams of up to six at £2.50 per person, to include Tea/coffe and biscuits.

Ricky will be our quiz master again he picks the questions hard enough to make you think, but easy enough to be fun.We look forward to seeing you all again (or for the first time?)To book your team, please ring Jenny on 01553 630369

NEVILLE GODFREY LTD

For all your asphalt and tarmac

Driveways, footpaths, and tennis courts etc

forecourts

Please phone for free estimate and advice

01553 771406 / 07909 905456

In the grounds of Gayton Primary School, Lynn Road, Gayton

FULL DAY CARE. 8.00AM – 6.00PM ( from 2 years old )

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS QUALIFIED STAFF PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL

IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY (51 weeks)

OFSTED graded OUTSTANDING 2 year funding available subject to entitlement

CONTACT ALISON JONES ON : 01553 636606

Established Charity No.

1973 1 1039558

NEVILLE’S Mini Digger

(for hire with

driver)

also PVC Welding repairs,

BARTRUM CARPENTRY

Qualified carpenter & joiner with over 20 yrs

experience All aspects of carpentry Private & commercial work undertaken

CSCS registered

Kitchens, floors & doors supplied / fitted

Bespoke pine & oak furniture

Call Richard on

07717 414256 01485 601165

trailer covers, waterproof covers, curtains, lorry sheets Phone 01553 766039

Mobile 07946 311650

FLEETWOOD INDEPENDENTFINANCIAL SERVICES

Independent Financial Advisers offering professional advice on

RETIREMENT PLANNING. INVESTMENTS & SAVINGS. MORTGAGES. LIFE COVER.

& INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING.

SPECIALISTS IN PERMANENT HEALTH INSURANCE

If you would like to arrange a confidential no obligation discussion on any of the products please contact us on

01485 600 492. 07825728754


Grimston and District WI

Our January meeting was well attended. We had two speakers from the Wellbeing Service, a local organisation that helps people with anxiety problems or depression, anyone who needs someone to talk to. We all have worries at times and it's good to know there is someone who can help. In February we had a social evening with cakes that we all enjoyed. Our March speaker was Elaine Rudd from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kings Lynn who spoke to us about breast cancer and the Keeping Abreast charity. A new unit is about to be opened at the hospital to support breast cancer patient. The competition was a decorated bra. It was won by Mary Roper with a bra holding pots of primroses! Alison Barlow was second and Pat Watts was third.

Thank you very much, Mary Lupton.

Friends of St. Botolph's, Grimston.

thNotice is hereby given that the 13 Annual General Meeting of Friends of St. thBotolph's will take place on Tuesday, May 17 , 2016 commencing at 7.30pm in

church.After a brief business meeting, there will be an illustrated short talk by Alan Gray entitled 'Our oldest building in Grimston' followed by cheese and wine refreshments. All are welcome.


Parish Register Baptisms 3

rd April at All Saints, Ashwicken

Cameron Harry Martin George Sienna Martine George 17

th April at St Nicholas, Gayton

Noah James Dennis Funerals 7

th April at Mintlyn Crematorium

Brenda Gray of Pott Row 14


Brian Thompson of Grimston

Dates for your diary Monthly Benefice Prayer Meetings

Join us as we gently pray together over matters across our parishes.

1st

May 6pm All Saints Ashwicken Please note there will not be a prayer meeting is June, as the Bishop will be with us that day. Ascension Day We will be holding a short service of meditation and reflection for Ascension Day at 6pm on Thursday 5

th May at All Saints Church

Ashwicken. Central Visitation 16

th May

7pm at The Minster King’s Lynn. Both our Bishops will be attending the Minister to tell us of the plans for the future. Do come along and hear what they have to say. Reader Celebration. This year our reader Joy Smith celebrates 25 years as a reader On Sunday 15

th May at 3pm at All

Saints Ashwicken we are having a service of celebration for Joy as she looks over her life as a Reader.

Study Groups.

NEW. The SCREWTAPE LETTERS . After the success of the Lent courses, further evenings of informal exploration and discussion of CS

Lewis's work. The secret's out. You've stumbled upon

a mysterious series of recorded conversations between two demons tasked with securing the demise of their human "patients. Funny and frightening stories - just bring your imagination and enjoy a time with friends in warm and welcoming surroundings. The same letters are being looked at alternating fortnightly in 2 separate venues. Starting 5th. May 7.00pm at Ellen & Charles Scott's , 18 Rectory Close, Roydon PE32 1AS Starting 12th May at 7.00pm at Kim & Allan Frazer's , Cobwebs, Station Rd.,Gt Massingham PE32 2HW

Call Joy Smith 01485 600769 or

Revd. Judith Pollard 01485 601251 to learn more.

SERVICES FOR MAY 2016

st th1 May 6 Sunday of Easter 9.00am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service 10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

th4 May Wednesday 9.00am St. Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

th5 May Ascension Day 6pm All Saints Ashwicken Ascension Service

th th8 May 7 Sunday of Easter 10.30am St Marys Great Massingham Group Holy Communion

4pm Pott Row Methodist Chapel The Gap

th15 May Pentecost8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion

9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service

11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service 11.15am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion3pm All Saints Ashwicken Reader Celebration

nd22 May Trinity Sunday 8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

th st29 May 1 Sunday after Trinity 8.30am All Saints Ashwicken Holy Communion

10.30am St Mary Great Massingham Healing and wholeness 10.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion

th5 June 2nd Sunday after Trinity10.30am St Botolph Grimston Group Holy Communion

thPlease note that the Bishop of Lynn will be preaching at the service on 5 thJune, therefore we have changed the first two Sunday services over so 12

stJune will be are normal pattern for 1 Sunday.


Parish Register Baptisms 3

rd April at All Saints, Ashwicken

Cameron Harry Martin George Sienna Martine George 17

th April at St Nicholas, Gayton

Noah James Dennis Funerals 7


Brenda Gray of Pott Row 14


Brian Thompson of Grimston

Dates for your diary Monthly Benefice Prayer Meetings

Join us as we gently pray together over matters across our parishes.

1st

May 6pm All Saints Ashwicken Please note there will not be a prayer meeting is June, as the Bishop will be with us that day. Ascension Day We will be holding a short service of meditation and reflection for Ascension Day at 6pm on Thursday 5

th May at All Saints Church

Ashwicken. Central Visitation 16

th May

7pm at The Minster King’s Lynn. Both our Bishops will be attending the Minister to tell us of the plans for the future. Do come along and hear what they have to say. Reader Celebration. This year our reader Joy Smith celebrates 25 years as a reader On Sunday 15

th May at 3pm at All

Saints Ashwicken we are having a service of celebration for Joy as she looks over her life as a Reader.

Study Groups.

NEW. The SCREWTAPE LETTERS . After the success of the Lent courses, further evenings of informal exploration and discussion of CS

Lewis's work. The secret's out. You've stumbled upon

a mysterious series of recorded conversations between two demons tasked with securing the demise of their human "patients. Funny and frightening stories - just bring your imagination and enjoy a time with friends in warm and welcoming surroundings. The same letters are being looked at alternating fortnightly in 2 separate venues. Starting 5th. May 7.00pm at Ellen & Charles Scott's , 18 Rectory Close, Roydon PE32 1AS Starting 12th May at 7.00pm at Kim & Allan Frazer's , Cobwebs, Station Rd.,Gt Massingham PE32 2HW

Call Joy Smith 01485 600769 or

Revd. Judith Pollard 01485 601251 to learn more.

SERVICES FOR MAY 2016

st th1 May 6 Sunday of Easter 9.00am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service 10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

th4 May Wednesday 9.00am St. Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

th5 May Ascension Day 6pm All Saints Ashwicken Ascension Service

th th8 May 7 Sunday of Easter 10.30am St Marys Great Massingham Group Holy Communion

4pm Pott Row Methodist Chapel The Gap

th15 May Pentecost8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion

9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service

11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service 11.15am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion3pm All Saints Ashwicken Reader Celebration

nd22 May Trinity Sunday 8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

th st29 May 1 Sunday after Trinity 8.30am All Saints Ashwicken Holy Communion

10.30am St Mary Great Massingham Healing and wholeness 10.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion

th5 June 2nd Sunday after Trinity10.30am St Botolph Grimston Group Holy Communion

thPlease note that the Bishop of Lynn will be preaching at the service on 5 thJune, therefore we have changed the first two Sunday services over so 12

stJune will be are normal pattern for 1 Sunday.

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Messy Church this month will be

held in the Jubilee Hall at Gayton on Thursday 27

th May

Arrival 3.30pm for colouring and refreshments – strict kick off with songs and story by 4pm. We look forward to seeing you there for some more fun (and food!)

The Church as a Family

Family services coming up will be:

Gayton - Sunday 1st May

Grimston - Sunday 15th Mayl

All at 10.30am

Do come and join us!

Pott Row Methodist Church

Divine Worship for May 2016 at 10.30am

1st May Rev’d Catherine Dixon

8th May Mr John Houghton from Germans

15th May To be arranged by Local Methodists

22nd May Rev’d Catherine Dixon

29th May Mrs Jenny Sparkes from Stanhoe

Coffee Morning will be on Thursday 12th May

at 32 Chapel Road from 10.30am

Pott Row Lunch will be on Thursday 26th May

from 12 noon

20th May Quiz night - for more information

ring Jenny on 01553 630369

Rachael Spooner

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Foot health

professional FOR ADVICE OR

AN APPOINTMENT

01485 601128

Caring for your feet

in the comfort of

your own home

DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES

Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps, Ball valves, pipes etc.

Washing machine, dishwasher and bathroom installation. Blocked drains.

Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings

Your LOCAL Carpenter/Handyman

Call for friendly advice or a no-obligation estimate

Tel – 01485 601329

Mobile – 07771 984360


37 Church Lane, Roydon

ROBERT BRAMHAM

Look me up on Facebook! 26 | Village Link

Friendly and reliable service ~ free quotations Over 10 years’ experience – Fully insured

Approved supplier and installer of UPVC Windows, conservatories, doors,

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Approved installer of Firestone flat rubber roofing & GRP Fibre Glass roofing

Call Tim Curtis on 07794 085473 / 01553 760543

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Messy Church this month will be

held in the Jubilee Hall at Gayton on Thursday 27

th May

Arrival 3.30pm for colouring and refreshments – strict kick off with songs and story by 4pm. We look forward to seeing you there for some more fun (and food!)

The Church as a Family

Family services coming up will be:

Gayton - Sunday 1st May

Grimston - Sunday 15th Mayl

All at 10.30am

Do come and join us!

Pott Row Methodist Church

Divine Worship for May 2016 at 10.30am

1st May Rev’d Catherine Dixon

8th May Mr John Houghton from Germans

15th May To be arranged by Local Methodists

22nd May Rev’d Catherine Dixon

29th May Mrs Jenny Sparkes from Stanhoe

Coffee Morning will be on Thursday 12th May

at 32 Chapel Road from 10.30am

Pott Row Lunch will be on Thursday 26th May

from 12 noon

20th May Quiz night - for more information

ring Jenny on 01553 630369

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Holly Meadows School

Holly Meadows has a new Deputy Headteacher, Miss Amy Harvey. She has joined the school from St Martha's Primary School and we are delighted that she is also the class teacher for Aldrin Class. Miss Harvey is already getting to know us and has helped us to get many things sorted, including encouraging the

thchildren to make a beautiful birthday card for Queen Elizabeth II's 90 birthday. This was done by each of the children drawing a portrait of the Queen on a stamp shaped piece of paper and colouring it using only Red, White and Blue. It was quite a difficult task but they managed admirably by using our art skills. The card was posted to the Palace and we hope The Queen enjoys seeing it amongst all the others she will receive. The portraits have been mounted in the front hall in the school and have attracted much positive praise. Miss Harvey is also working on a number of aspects relating to Diversity and making sure that we follow up Ofsted's requirements to get us to Outstanding. The children will be taking part in a Diversity workshop day in school, taking a different country for each class. Our sports day on 1 July will also have an international feel as we take an Olympic theme, hopefully with an international picnic lunch in the middle of the day… watch out for details! We wish Miss Harvey the best of luck and many happy years in our lovely school. At Holly Meadows we like the children to have lots of opportunities in school as well as out of school hours. We are training them to be safe by the road when walking, off road on their bikes and on the road. The school is working to become a centre of excellence for cycling as we feel it is so important that the children in our beautiful rural areas are able to be independent, get out and experience the benefits and pleasures of the outside areas. Please watch out for them as they are making use of their skills as we all remember how hard it is to recall the road safety information along with remembering to pedal, steer and balance! We start very young with cycle training at our school using the Balanceability bikes that have two wheels but no pedals at all. They are great for helping children to learn all the things needed to start them off on all the skills they need but with the pressure of pedalling removed! And finally, at the end of May we are going to be holding a Purple Fashion Show in support of the Stroke Awareness Charity. The children will be able to parade on the catwalk in outfits they have designed or just simply own that are purple – we are really looking forward to seeing what they look like; we hope that we will be able to get lots of support. Watch out for the posters and photos on the website. Best wishes, Rachael Williams, Headteacher

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Holly Meadows has a new Deputy Headteacher, Miss Amy Harvey. She has joined the school from St Martha's Primary School and we are delighted that she is also the class teacher for Aldrin Class. Miss Harvey is already getting to know us and has helped us to get many things sorted, including encouraging the

thchildren to make a beautiful birthday card for Queen Elizabeth II's 90 birthday. This was done by each of the children drawing a portrait of the Queen on a stamp shaped piece of paper and colouring it using only Red, White and Blue. It was quite a difficult task but they managed admirably by using our art skills. The card was posted to the Palace and we hope The Queen enjoys seeing it amongst all the others she will receive. The portraits have been mounted in the front hall in the school and have attracted much positive praise. Miss Harvey is also working on a number of aspects relating to Diversity and making sure that we follow up Ofsted's requirements to get us to Outstanding. The children will be taking part in a Diversity workshop day in school, taking a different country for each class. Our sports day on 1 July will also have an international feel as we take an Olympic theme, hopefully with an international picnic lunch in the middle of the day… watch out for details! We wish Miss Harvey the best of luck and many happy years in our lovely school. At Holly Meadows we like the children to have lots of opportunities in school as well as out of school hours. We are training them to be safe by the road when walking, off road on their bikes and on the road. The school is working to become a centre of excellence for cycling as we feel it is so important that the children in our beautiful rural areas are able to be independent, get out and experience the benefits and pleasures of the outside areas. Please watch out for them as they are making use of their skills as we all remember how hard it is to recall the road safety information along with remembering to pedal, steer and balance! We start very young with cycle training at our school using the Balanceability bikes that have two wheels but no pedals at all. They are great for helping children to learn all the things needed to start them off on all the skills they need but with the pressure of pedalling removed! And finally, at the end of May we are going to be holding a Purple Fashion Show in support of the Stroke Awareness Charity. The children will be able to parade on the catwalk in outfits they have designed or just simply own that are purple – we are really looking forward to seeing what they look like; we hope that we will be able to get lots of support. Watch out for the posters and photos on the website. Best wishes, Rachael Williams, Headteacher

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Please contact Roger on 01485 541566


Little Pegasus – New Nursery and Day Care centre for the villages

As some of you out there are aware, we have been trying for some time to open a family-style Nursery and Day Care Centre for the area. It has been a long haul, but things are now progressing well. After five months of jumping through various hoops, we have now been given planning permission for change of use and a lease is being drawn up for 'The Old Booking Office' in Roydon. Thank you to all those people, who have supported us in this.

We are now in the process of obtaining and installing a disabled W.C. and planning a ramp for fair access. All resources are purchased (our dining room looks like a hoarders paradise) and we are looking forward to re-locating them into the new building.

The back of the Old Booking Office initially looked like a jungle from 'Get me out of here', and is in the process of being tamed. Thank you so much to local parents for their offers of help to make this a safe place for our little ones to play.Anyone interested in supporting us in any way with their skills or manpower would be more update chat or application form.

Sharon and Martin Sewell

St Andrews Church Spring Walk 2016

Despite the inclement weather we had plenty of hardy walkers who enjoyed the walk around Congham. Walkers and non walkers met back in the church for soup and a time of socialising. The afternoon was rounded of with tea, coffee and cake! As well as having an enjoyable time £82:50 was raised for the church.

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TO FIND US PLEASE CALL ON

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WAYNE TUFFS

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patios, tiling, alterations, repairs,and more

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Please contact Roger on 01485 541566


Little Pegasus – New Nursery and Day Care centre for the villages

As some of you out there are aware, we have been trying for some time to open a family-style Nursery and Day Care Centre for the area. It has been a long haul, but things are now progressing well. After five months of jumping through various hoops, we have now been given planning permission for change of use and a lease is being drawn up for 'The Old Booking Office' in Roydon. Thank you to all those people, who have supported us in this.

We are now in the process of obtaining and installing a disabled W.C. and planning a ramp for fair access. All resources are purchased (our dining room looks like a hoarders paradise) and we are looking forward to re-locating them into the new building.

The back of the Old Booking Office initially looked like a jungle from 'Get me out of here', and is in the process of being tamed. Thank you so much to local parents for their offers of help to make this a safe place for our little ones to play.Anyone interested in supporting us in any way with their skills or manpower would be more update chat or application form.

Sharon and Martin Sewell

St Andrews Church Spring Walk 2016

Despite the inclement weather we had plenty of hardy walkers who enjoyed the walk around Congham. Walkers and non walkers met back in the church for soup and a time of socialising. The afternoon was rounded of with tea, coffee and cake! As well as having an enjoyable time £82:50 was raised for the church.

Tree surgery &

hedge maintenance

JOHN MINDHAM (Professionally Insured)

Tel. 01760-755423 (Westacre); 07770 488788

VERY REASONABLE RATES


CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD POTT ROW

Telephone Hillington 600440

R eg i s t e r ed C h a r i t y 3 0 3 96 3

M O B I L E

HAIRDRESSING

Helen

Tel. 01485 600901

or 0777 5514 572

DAVID CRAVENACIOB

Architectural Services

For all Residential Planning

and Building Regulation

Applications

Also Project Management

Services offered

Tel 07585 442550

email [email protected]

From Repairs, Alteration & Decorating,

to Fitted Bedroom, Kitchens, Carpentry Work & Tiling.

Professional, reliable & fully insured.

Phone Gary for

your free quotation:

Tel: 07947 640 740or 01485 600981

www. norfolkproperty

maintenance.com

R&B TURF & GROUNDCARE

MACHINERY SPECIALISTS

Servicing and Repairs to all

makes of Lawnmowers ~ Ride-ons

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Tel: 01485 540645

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A d v a n c e d c r a f t b u i l d e r s

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DEMENTIA ADVENTURE

Memory problems? YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

Quite a few people in our villages have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and no doubt others are worried about the possibility.Dementia Adventure is locally based and get together every couple of weeks and do lots of different things, but often involving eating and drinking at some point! It's all very informal and people turn up as and when they can.Recently we have been to Trues Yard in King's Lynn and Ware Hall in Wells next the Sea, followed by a pub lunch in both cases.Coming up soon, we have invited a Consultant Psychiatrist to come and answer our questions about dementia and we are going to the bird reserve at Cley for a guided walk. We are planning to go on a seal trip from Blakeney when the weather gets a bit warmer, a picnic in the walled garden at Houghton and a barbecue, amongst other things.The group has been active for a couple of years now and it is good to share experiences with others who really understand as well as having a lot of fun and making new friends.If you or a loved one are affected and would like to socialise informally or become part of a support group, please phone Lesley on 01485 601220 at any time. If I'm out I will ring you back!You could also join a "Chillout Art" group session for carers on Monday mornings. Call Lesley.

" OWLS”

" OWLS" will meet for lunch May11th at The Pearl River, Kings Lynn at midday, and June 29th will be The Swan at South Wootton.

We have just enjoyed a lunch at "The Carpenters Arms" . Do have the sticky toffee pudding if you go. It is excellent. Stan and Joan Marmot joined us for the first time....I hope they will be regulars from now on.

For transport ring Judith Gough 01485 609217; or email [email protected].

See you there !

Tree surgery &

hedge maintenance

JOHN MINDHAM (Professionally Insured)

Tel. 01760-755423 (Westacre); 07770 488788

VERY REASONABLE RATES


CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD POTT ROW

Telephone Hillington 600440

R eg i s t e r ed C h a r i t y 3 0 3 96 3

M O B I L E

HAIRDRESSING

Helen

Tel. 01485 600901

or 0777 5514 572

DAVID CRAVENACIOB

Architectural Services

For all Residential Planning

and Building Regulation

Applications

Also Project Management

Services offered

Tel 07585 442550

email [email protected]

From Repairs, Alteration & Decorating,

to Fitted Bedroom, Kitchens, Carpentry Work & Tiling.

Professional, reliable & fully insured.

Phone Gary for

your free quotation:

Tel: 07947 640 740or 01485 600981

www. norfolkproperty

maintenance.com

R&B TURF & GROUNDCARE

MACHINERY SPECIALISTS

Servicing and Repairs to all

makes of Lawnmowers ~ Ride-ons

Garden Machinery

Tel: 01485 540645

www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk

WE MEND ~ YOU MOW

Development LtdHoward and Jary

A d v a n c e d c r a f t b u i l d e r s

50 Vancouver Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5RD01553 340128 07834239646 [email protected] www.howardandjary.co.uk

Renovation SpecialistsExtensionsNew Builds

Listed and Heritage BuildingsBuilding Maintenance

Insurance

Friendly, Reliable ServiceReferences AvailableFully InsuredNo Job Too Small

e. [email protected]

m. 07990 795574


DEMENTIA ADVENTURE

Memory problems? YOU'RE NOT ALONE!

Quite a few people in our villages have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's and no doubt others are worried about the possibility.Dementia Adventure is locally based and get together every couple of weeks and do lots of different things, but often involving eating and drinking at some point! It's all very informal and people turn up as and when they can.Recently we have been to Trues Yard in King's Lynn and Ware Hall in Wells next the Sea, followed by a pub lunch in both cases.Coming up soon, we have invited a Consultant Psychiatrist to come and answer our questions about dementia and we are going to the bird reserve at Cley for a guided walk. We are planning to go on a seal trip from Blakeney when the weather gets a bit warmer, a picnic in the walled garden at Houghton and a barbecue, amongst other things.The group has been active for a couple of years now and it is good to share experiences with others who really understand as well as having a lot of fun and making new friends.If you or a loved one are affected and would like to socialise informally or become part of a support group, please phone Lesley on 01485 601220 at any time. If I'm out I will ring you back!You could also join a "Chillout Art" group session for carers on Monday mornings. Call Lesley.

" OWLS”

" OWLS" will meet for lunch May11th at The Pearl River, Kings Lynn at midday, and June 29th will be The Swan at South Wootton.

We have just enjoyed a lunch at "The Carpenters Arms" . Do have the sticky toffee pudding if you go. It is excellent. Stan and Joan Marmot joined us for the first time....I hope they will be regulars from now on.

For transport ring Judith Gough 01485 609217; or email [email protected].

See you there !

Brian R Goodison

Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing,

Building Maintenance

Tel : 01553 630825 Mob: 07949 301512

Email: BGoodison730@ BTinternet.com

No Job too Small

CRAVEN HOLMES Design & Build Ltd

For quality new build, extensions and barn

conversion

Specialising in traditional stonework

‘Just Design’ or ‘Just build’ options are available too!

Providing professional services for more than 20 years

07585442550 / david [email protected]

JON SAUNDERS

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Windows – U.P.V.C. & Wood Kitchens . Doors . Stairs

Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs

“NO JOB’S TOO SMALL – I DO THEM ALL”

203 Wootton Road, King's Lynn

TEL: 01553 673885 MOBILE: 07887 771063

Midnight Motors

Vehicle Technicians

Services, mot’s, diagnostic Breakdown, any car, any age

James Parker 82 Chapel Road, Pott Row

01485 601133 or 07788 136155


Grimston Eye latest

While enjoying this year's daffodils, the lovely result of the earlier combined community effort, it was such a shame that in one week the smell of spring(?) was not quite what we were expecting to pervade the village! For a change the sun was shining, but the clothes lines were not enjoying the sun anymore that day and we prayed for the rain to fall! I would think some ears might have been burning!

I noticed the post office was shut on the Monday bank holiday but we were given plenty of warning. I am glad to see how well the family have settled in and we all find them most helpful.

At the heart of our village is the Medical Centre - reading in the press of many practices that are having great problems we are so thankful for the way we are

served here, and trust that that heart will keep going strong!

Polite Notice to Dog Owners

Editor's Note: The following is printed at the request of a local resident.

Please could all dog owners make sure their dogs are under control when out on walks around the villages.

There has recently been an incident where dogs have broken into a garden from fields backing on to it.

While it is enjoyable for dogs to run freely, safety must be the most important factor.Shouldn't dogs be kept on a lead to achieve this?

Wanted Bric-a-brac etc

Bric-a- brac, toys, games, clothing/shoes -children's, adults, vintage, handbags, household goods all urgently needed for the GIANT JUMBLE RUMBLE being held on Saturday, 4th June in the Vancouver Centre in aid of the Mayor's Charity and MIND.

Please contact Cllr Susan Fraser on 01485 600263 or (

) to arrange delivery/collection.

[email protected]


Brian R Goodison

Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing,

Building Maintenance

Tel : 01553 630825 Mob: 07949 301512

Email: BGoodison730@ BTinternet.com

No Job too Small

CRAVEN HOLMES Design & Build Ltd

For quality new build, extensions and barn

conversion

Specialising in traditional stonework

‘Just Design’ or ‘Just build’ options are available too!

Providing professional services for more than 20 years

07585442550 / david [email protected]

JON SAUNDERS

CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Windows – U.P.V.C. & Wood Kitchens . Doors . Stairs

Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs

“NO JOB’S TOO SMALL – I DO THEM ALL”

203 Wootton Road, King's Lynn

TEL: 01553 673885 MOBILE: 07887 771063

Midnight Motors

Vehicle Technicians

Services, mot’s, diagnostic Breakdown, any car, any age

James Parker 82 Chapel Road, Pott Row

01485 601133 or 07788 136155


Grimston Eye latest

While enjoying this year's daffodils, the lovely result of the earlier combined community effort, it was such a shame that in one week the smell of spring(?) was not quite what we were expecting to pervade the village! For a change the sun was shining, but the clothes lines were not enjoying the sun anymore that day and we prayed for the rain to fall! I would think some ears might have been burning!

I noticed the post office was shut on the Monday bank holiday but we were given plenty of warning. I am glad to see how well the family have settled in and we all find them most helpful.

At the heart of our village is the Medical Centre - reading in the press of many practices that are having great problems we are so thankful for the way we are

served here, and trust that that heart will keep going strong!

Polite Notice to Dog Owners

Editor's Note: The following is printed at the request of a local resident.

Please could all dog owners make sure their dogs are under control when out on walks around the villages.

There has recently been an incident where dogs have broken into a garden from fields backing on to it.

While it is enjoyable for dogs to run freely, safety must be the most important factor.Shouldn't dogs be kept on a lead to achieve this?

Wanted Bric-a-brac etc

Bric-a- brac, toys, games, clothing/shoes -children's, adults, vintage, handbags, household goods all urgently needed for the GIANT JUMBLE RUMBLE being held on Saturday, 4th June in the Vancouver Centre in aid of the Mayor's Charity and MIND.

Please contact Cllr Susan Fraser on 01485 600263 or (

) to arrange delivery/collection.

[email protected]


J & J TREE SERVICES LTDCommercial & Private Tree Contractors

Tree Surgery

Stump Grinding/Removal

Maintenance & Felling

Hedge Management

Site Clearance

Free Quotations

Tel. 01485 – 600647Mobile 07930 718183

Tuesday to Saturday

9.30

– 5

Telephone for appointment

01553-630086

83 Leziate Drove (by Chris Spragg’s Garage)

ROBERT MENZIESGARDEN MACHINERY SERVICES

12 LONG LANE. WEST WINCH. KINGS LYNN. PE33 0PG

www.bobthemowerman.co.ukTel: 07542192125

SPECIALIST REPAIRS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

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ANY MAKE ANY MODELOVER 37 YEARS EXPERIENCE

COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE

THE SOLUTION TO YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS


The Last Word

Archbishop Justin Welby and Prime Minister David Cameron have both been in

the news recently due to revelations about their fathers. DNA testing revealed to

Justin Welby that the one who had raised him as his father was not his real father

at all. His response was naturally one of surprise but also an opportunity to point

out that as a Christian his true identity was as one made new through his faith in

Jesus Christ and adopted by God as his heavenly father. The Panama Papers

revealed to David Cameron that his father was an investor in off shore banking to

benefit his family, which he knew already. His response was to praise his Dad for

care of the family but also an opportunity to say how much he had been hurt by

criticism of his father for something that is quite legal.

It set me wondering how I would react if some private revelation was made about

my father. His portrait proudly hangs on the wall in our sitting room, and I enjoy

seeing visitors and friends glance at the picture then at me and back to the

picture. There is a likeness and I am sure we share the same DNA. But I am not

blind to his weaknesses, as much as I consider him to have been a good father.

One piece of financial advice future history proved to have been hopelessly

wrong! But given the frailty of all fathers I have learnt the grace of forgiving and

the realism of human fallibility.

Today we honour fathers just like mothers with a special day to send a card and a

gift. This is not always an easy day for some who have had an abusive dad, or

never known a dad, often through modern methods of conception. Likewise some

Christians find it hard to know God as heavenly Father. It is helpful to be

reminded that it was Jesus who pointedly taught us what is known as “the Lord's

prayer” for he knew for himself that God is good and God is loving, and can be

relied on in every circumstance of life.

So there is hope whatever revelation of our childhood comes to light or worse is

paraded across the media to sell a few more copies of newsprint or satisfy our

desire for gossip.

J & J TREE SERVICES LTDCommercial & Private Tree Contractors

Tree Surgery

Stump Grinding/Removal

Maintenance & Felling

Hedge Management

Site Clearance

Free Quotations

Tel. 01485 – 600647Mobile 07930 718183

Tuesday to Saturday

9.30

– 5

Telephone for appointment

01553-630086

83 Leziate Drove (by Chris Spragg’s Garage)

ROBERT MENZIESGARDEN MACHINERY SERVICES

12 LONG LANE. WEST WINCH. KINGS LYNN. PE33 0PG

www.bobthemowerman.co.ukTel: 07542192125

SPECIALIST REPAIRS SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

SPECIALIST REPAIRS SERVICING MAINTENANCEDOMESTIC PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION

ANY MAKE ANY MODELOVER 37 YEARS EXPERIENCE

COLLECTION AND DELIVERY SERVICE

THE SOLUTION TO YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS


The Last Word

Archbishop Justin Welby and Prime Minister David Cameron have both been in

the news recently due to revelations about their fathers. DNA testing revealed to

Justin Welby that the one who had raised him as his father was not his real father

at all. His response was naturally one of surprise but also an opportunity to point

out that as a Christian his true identity was as one made new through his faith in

Jesus Christ and adopted by God as his heavenly father. The Panama Papers

revealed to David Cameron that his father was an investor in off shore banking to

benefit his family, which he knew already. His response was to praise his Dad for

care of the family but also an opportunity to say how much he had been hurt by

criticism of his father for something that is quite legal.

It set me wondering how I would react if some private revelation was made about

my father. His portrait proudly hangs on the wall in our sitting room, and I enjoy

seeing visitors and friends glance at the picture then at me and back to the

picture. There is a likeness and I am sure we share the same DNA. But I am not

blind to his weaknesses, as much as I consider him to have been a good father.

One piece of financial advice future history proved to have been hopelessly

wrong! But given the frailty of all fathers I have learnt the grace of forgiving and

the realism of human fallibility.

Today we honour fathers just like mothers with a special day to send a card and a

gift. This is not always an easy day for some who have had an abusive dad, or

never known a dad, often through modern methods of conception. Likewise some

Christians find it hard to know God as heavenly Father. It is helpful to be

reminded that it was Jesus who pointedly taught us what is known as “the Lord's

prayer” for he knew for himself that God is good and God is loving, and can be

relied on in every circumstance of life.

So there is hope whatever revelation of our childhood comes to light or worse is

paraded across the media to sell a few more copies of newsprint or satisfy our

desire for gossip.

A modern and well-equipped practice staffed by friendly qualified people, with your pet’s best interest at heart

Hall Farm, Church Lane Roydon, King’s Lynn PE32 1AR 01485 600022

Consultations by appointment

Weekdays 09.00 – 12.00, 15.00 – 18.00 Saturday 09.00 – 12.00

24 hour emergency service www.sunnysidevets.co.uk

Richard Lamb BSc, Lic.Ac, M.B.Ac.C.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Grimston Medical Centre 600341

Telephone 01263- 823724

evenings

Home visits available

PHIL HURR ROOFING For all your roofing needs – New roofs,

Re-roofs, Tiled & slate, Repairs and Leaks, Lead work, Fascias and guttering,

Competitive Prices

Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067

32 Station Road, Roydon, KL, PE32 1AW

Fully Insured

Robert Fox Renovation

Your Complete Service

Tel. 01485 601246

Mob.

07745 677674

robertfoxrenovation@

hotmail.co.uk

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FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Living Independently in Later Yearsa directory of services, activities, advice and guidance for older people living in West Norfolk

Available online at www.asklily.org.ukor by calling 01553 616200

ARE YOU 65 OR OVER? NEED INFORMATION OR ADVICE ON THINGS TO DO, GETTING OUT AND ABOUT, STAYING SAFE AND WELL OR CARING FOR SOMEONE, THEN...

THE ANVIL INNSt Andrews Lane, Congham, Kings Lynn, PE32 1DU 01485 600625


Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call.

A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team.Find us on Facebook…Anvilcongham


Live Music: Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 4pm “Wheres the Dog?” Friday 6th May 9pm “Docabilly Hounds”

Friday 13th May 9pm “Vex”Saturday 28th May 9pm “The Roosters”

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 4pm “Ned Kelly’s Ambush”Friday 3rd June “Dead Horse” New to The Anvil

Dementia Friendly Community Lunch Wed 11th May 12 noon to 2.30pm Bookings now being takenCharity Events:

Thurs 19th May Carolines”Charity Bingo” in aid of loca charity. Eyes Down 7.30pm.Friday 27th May Charity Quiz in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulancel

A modern and well-equipped practice staffed by friendly qualified people, with your pet’s best interest at heart

Hall Farm, Church Lane Roydon, King’s Lynn PE32 1AR 01485 600022

Consultations by appointment

Weekdays 09.00 – 12.00, 15.00 – 18.00 Saturday 09.00 – 12.00

24 hour emergency service www.sunnysidevets.co.uk

Richard Lamb BSc, Lic.Ac, M.B.Ac.C.

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Grimston Medical Centre 600341

Telephone 01263- 823724

evenings

Home visits available

PHIL HURR ROOFING For all your roofing needs – New roofs,

Re-roofs, Tiled & slate, Repairs and Leaks, Lead work, Fascias and guttering,

Competitive Prices

Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067

32 Station Road, Roydon, KL, PE32 1AW

Fully Insured

Robert Fox Renovation

Your Complete Service

Tel. 01485 601246

Mob.

07745 677674

robertfoxrenovation@

hotmail.co.uk

WEST NORFOLK WINDOWS AND CONSERVATORIES LTD

*************************************************************************

* WINDOWS * DOORS * CONSERVATORIES * FASCIAS * *SOFFITS * GUTTERING * GARAGE DOORS *

INSTALLATION AND REPAIRSFULLY INSURED AND GUARANTEED

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE*************************************************************

TEL: 01553 768061 OR 07818 112185EMAIL: [email protected]

FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Living Independently in Later Yearsa directory of services, activities, advice and guidance for older people living in West Norfolk

Available online at www.asklily.org.ukor by calling 01553 616200

ARE YOU 65 OR OVER? NEED INFORMATION OR ADVICE ON THINGS TO DO, GETTING OUT AND ABOUT, STAYING SAFE AND WELL OR CARING FOR SOMEONE, THEN...

THE ANVIL INNSt Andrews Lane, Congham, Kings Lynn, PE32 1DU 01485 600625


Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call.

A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team.Find us on Facebook…Anvilcongham


Live Music: Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 4pm “Wheres the Dog?” Friday 6th May 9pm “Docabilly Hounds”

Friday 13th May 9pm “Vex”Saturday 28th May 9pm “The Roosters”

Bank Holiday Monday 30th May 4pm “Ned Kelly’s Ambush”Friday 3rd June “Dead Horse” New to The Anvil

Dementia Friendly Community Lunch Wed 11th May 12 noon to 2.30pm Bookings now being takenCharity Events:

Thurs 19th May Carolines”Charity Bingo” in aid of loca charity. Eyes Down 7.30pm.Friday 27th May Charity Quiz in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulancel

Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553

1st Gayton Rainbows: Karen Williamson,79 Chapel Road, Pott Row 07774 557280 Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row KL-630579

Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison KL-630352

Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470

Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492st1 Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton KL-636318

Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-692722

County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall 534265

Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton 524217

Crafty Villagers Theresa George KL-630538

Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon 601413

Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham 520340,

Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mrs Susan Fraser [email protected] 600263

District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777

Dementia Adventure: Leslie Williams 601220

Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341

Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row 600875

Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383

Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston 601279

Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road 600127

Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston 600337

Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone 600750

Greenfingers:Cynthia Jackson, 47 Phillip Rudd Court, Pott Row 601210

Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629

Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL-782641

Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams 600241

Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Mary Roper 9 Briar Close, Grimston 600003

Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane 600559

Parish Council Clerks:

Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT 600875

Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ 600825

Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ KL-674382

Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101 or KL-691211

Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour or 01953 424242

Pott Row & District Bridleways Association: Theresa George, 31 LeziatevDrove, Pott Row KL-630538

Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon 600388

Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston 600391

Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd 578745

Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393

TiddlyPotts Playgroup: Dionne Aston-Whitmore Tel: 07545 833722 or Emma Baker Tel: 07401 142921

Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630866

Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston 601081

Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate)


For brochure and further information

Contact Sue 0789 502 8141 or 0790 333 5327

Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston

Sleeps 5, Private Parking and Garden

In between house sales, having building work done or simplytaking a break? Then contact us for availability.

Open all year

Clean and comfortable home with log burner,Wi-Fi and stair lift

Linen provided (except beach towels)

Children welcome but unsuitable for under 5's

Small dog by prior arrangement

Non smoking property

Services offered:Preparation & filing of Accounts for Self Employed and Limited CompaniesTax Returns for individuals and businessesPayroll Services including Auto Enrolment for pensionsRental & Partnership AccountsVAT ReturnsCIS ReturnsBook-keeping Services

Tel: 01485 601499 Mob: 07766 40 78 99 Fax: 01485 205499 E-mail: karen@taxreturnonlineservices.co.ukwww.taxreturnonlineservices.co.uk www.taxreturnonlineservices.co.uk/fb

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Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553

1st Gayton Rainbows: Karen Williamson,79 Chapel Road, Pott Row 07774 557280 Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row KL-630579

Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison KL-630352

Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470

Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492st1 Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton KL-636318

Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-692722

County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall 534265

Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton 524217

Crafty Villagers Theresa George KL-630538

Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon 601413

Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham 520340,

Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mrs Susan Fraser [email protected] 600263

District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777

Dementia Adventure: Leslie Williams 601220

Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341

Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row 600875

Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383

Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston 601279

Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road 600127

Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston 600337

Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone 600750

Greenfingers:Cynthia Jackson, 47 Phillip Rudd Court, Pott Row 601210

Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629

Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL-782641

Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams 600241

Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Mary Roper 9 Briar Close, Grimston 600003

Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane 600559

Parish Council Clerks:

Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT 600875

Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ 600825

Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ KL-674382

Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101 or KL-691211

Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour or 01953 424242

Pott Row & District Bridleways Association: Theresa George, 31 LeziatevDrove, Pott Row KL-630538

Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon 600388

Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston 600391

Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd 578745

Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393

TiddlyPotts Playgroup: Dionne Aston-Whitmore Tel: 07545 833722 or Emma Baker Tel: 07401 142921

Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630866

Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston 601081

Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate)


For brochure and further information

Contact Sue 0789 502 8141 or 0790 333 5327

Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston

Sleeps 5, Private Parking and Garden

In between house sales, having building work done or simplytaking a break? Then contact us for availability.

Open all year

Clean and comfortable home with log burner,Wi-Fi and stair lift

Linen provided (except beach towels)

Children welcome but unsuitable for under 5's

Small dog by prior arrangement

Non smoking property

Services offered:Preparation & filing of Accounts for Self Employed and Limited CompaniesTax Returns for individuals and businessesPayroll Services including Auto Enrolment for pensionsRental & Partnership AccountsVAT ReturnsCIS ReturnsBook-keeping Services

Tel: 01485 601499 Mob: 07766 40 78 99 Fax: 01485 205499 E-mail: karen@taxreturnonlineservices.co.ukwww.taxreturnonlineservices.co.uk www.taxreturnonlineservices.co.uk/fb

http://twitter.com/Taxreturnonline

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See website for more info

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City & guilds qualified with over ten years experience

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