CSV Vocal what it can involve and how much fun it CLASSIFIED ADS Issue: October 2004 Volunteers can be! The day was an enormous Copy date for the next issue is; success. A new rose garden was D.E.T T.V Service - Repairs to TVs, VCRs and 25th October in Local Action planted in front of the Pier Amusement Microwaves. Fast, reliable service. John copy@.net Centre, and the old chapel ruin garden Clifford 01842 878486. Tel. 01366 728233 Volunteers from the CSV Vocal Project was tidied and pruned. The day was Static Holiday Caravan to let at Happis- in Downham Market were kept very burgh. Nice sea view, quiet site. Reason-able organised by CSV Vocal Hunstanton, in rates. Telephone Ed. On 728118 or Mobile busy this summer! As well as their usual partnership with West Council voluntary activities in their communities, 07775 741627 Church Diary and the Community Transport Scheme. Coal/Coke bin. Approx. 35” x 35”x 35”. Free St Andrew’s Harvest Festival they joined forces with CSV Vocal A lot of hard work was put in by * marks Sunday school Project volunteers from Hunstanton to to collector. Alison Lynch, West End. 728850 Church, Harvest Thanksgiving will be on at St. Andrew’s, Northwold everyone involved in the day, including Feeling Stressed?.. Why not treat yourself (or clean up some community areas there. th other voluntary groups who helped with someone else!) to a relaxing massage by a Northwold Sunday, October 10 at 11.00am. fully qualified therapist. Fully BABTAC Canon Rowsell will conduct a October CSV VOCAL Projects are local schemes lunches. Eric Linge, Hunstanton’s Mayor, recognised and insured. Gift vouchers traditional harvest Festival Service. th based in Downham Market and joined volunteers for lunch and thanked Picnic in the Churchyard 3rd 17 after Trinity Hunstanton that provide opportunities everyone for all they had done. available. Full body massage £17.50 (1 hour), 9.30am Service of The Word at All back massage £12.50 (1/2 hour). Contact th After the service, Harvest lunch will for adults with learning difficulties, Sunday 12 September Saints CSV Vocal project Downham Market is Shelly Farrow on 01366 328835 or 07881 be available in the Village hall. referred by Norfolk Social Services, to 904099. *11am Holy Communion at St Andrews now planning a day of volunteering in In spite of the threat of storms, wind Tickets for lunch are £3. 50p for adults become involved in their communities October, to coincide with Make a 10th 18th after Trinity through volunteering. Some of our and floods we optimistically prepared and £1. 50p for Children, obtainable Difference Day (a national CSV scheme for our picnic to meet the “team” of 9.30am Service of The Word at Christ adults with learning difficulties require Northwold from Brenda Ayres or Jane Luckman. Church to get people involved in their Ministers and readers who will be additional support in order to communities through volunteering). We *11am Harvest Festival, St Andrews Spiritualist Group looking after St. Andrew’s in the The Church Bazaar volunteer. This is provided by other will be organising a project for one day members of the community who Meetings in Northwold Village future. They say that the sun shines on 17th 19th after Trinity during the week of 25th October where The Annual Church Bazaar will be 8am Holy Communion at St Andrews volunteer their own time and skills and CSV Vocal volunteers will get together Hall, alternate Fridays the righteous, and it certainly did on act as ‘support volunteers’ for CSV held in the Village Hall on Saturday, 9.30am Holy Communion at Christ to ‘make a difference’ in some part of at 7.30pm;- that day! th Church November 27 , and will be opened by Vocal Projects. the local community. If you would be 8th Oct, Paul Sayer A goodly crowd of people from Mr Tom Shephard at 2.30 pm. th th th interested in getting involved in this 24 20 after Trinity On Wednesday 4 August, volunteers Northwold, Whittington and Wretton day, and seeing what being a support 22nd Oct, Gwendoline Swain 9.30am Benefice Holy Communion and support volunteers from both enjoyed a very happy couple of hours Any donations for the stalls or offers At Christ Church volunteer with CSV Vocal is about, then 5th Nov, Ron Reardon projects got together to plant beds and during which we also took the of help would be appreciated. clear public areas in both New and please call Jemma Mindham on 01366 31st All Saints - 4th before Advent Old Hunstanton. They invited other 385839 or at [email protected] for Enquiries to: opportunity of celebrating the special Christmas Tree Festival 11am All Age Worship at All Saints individuals interested in volunteering to more information. Eileen Cooper 01366 728289 birthday of one of our Church join them for the day as a taster of members with delicious cake and We are planning to November general rejoicing! have the Church 7th 3rd before Advent Meeting our “Team”, and each other decorated with 9.30am Service of The Word at Christ NORTHWOLD VILLAGE SHOP Christmas trees again Church Martin & Karen Turver 728262 was a very positive step towards the this year. *10.30am Holy Communion at St Andrews New to the area, or just not been in the shop for a while? future and we hope that it will encourage continuing support of our Why not drop in and see for yourself? If you, or your family beautiful Church and all it stands for. or local organisation would like to I offer, in the comfort of your own home, independent financial advice “We constantly strive to extend & improve the Services Northwold Generosity on financial planning and products from the majority of the market Brenda Ayres and Jane Luckman. decorate or sponsor a tree please place. My aim, for both new and existing clients, is to provide a we offer so that your shop can be of more use to you” contact Brenda Ayres on 728565 or personal service without obligation. Churchwardens. May I say a very BIG thank you to Many of our branded products are priced like your Supermarket Jane Luckman on 728571. those who supported the Northwold Special Offers on Beers, Wines & Spirits that change monthly Macmillan coffee morning. Xmas Club Open – Toy Catalogues Available Charity Notices Help required... In order to keep the Church looking So many of you donated cakes, books Did you know that we are your only MAIN LOCAL Northwold Education Foundation and raffle prizes plus cash on the day, NEWSAGENT, offering a reliable & personal cared for and clean, we desperately that we raised the grand total of £300 morning delivery service SEVEN DAYS A WEEK ? Grants are available from the above need help with cleaning and An Appointed Representative of Sesame Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Charity to students of further gardening! It is a huge building for Macmillan cancer relief. education up to the age of 21. Apply ROAD, CRANWICH with a large churchyard and it Thank you too to the ladies of the to Mrs. J. Norris 25 West End TEL: 01842 878741 needs a lot of care. W.I. who gave their time so willingly Woodside Gardens Northwold. Closing date October FOR YOUR ANIMALS FOR YOUR FAMILY Even if you don’t worship with us, and worked so hard on the day to keep 10th. ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE please can you spare some time to everything running smoothly. Layers Mash/Pellets ...... 25kg £6.00 CHEMICAL FREE Allotments help? Mixed Corn ...... 20kg £4.50 Verity Lynch Rabbit Pellets ...... 20kg £5.50 FRESH FREE RANGE EGGS Bunny Brunch Mix...... 20kg £5.50 Rents are due on Saturday 9th St Andrew’s is our heritage – a Horse Cool Mix...... 20kg £6.00 Extra large £1.60 doz. October the clerk will be at the main Horse & Pony Nuts ...... 20kg £6.00 Large £1.50 doz. Medium £1.40 doz. building of great beauty and with Bowls Club 100 Club Draw Hamster Mix ...... 20kg £7.00 gate between 2.00 and 2.30 pm. historical significance. We want to be N OVEN READY CHICKENS B Guinea Pig Mix ...... 20kg £6.50 Home produced, freshly processed and frozen proud of it. August 2004 C Valumix Dog Food...... 15kg £10.50 Weights from 3-7lbs The Norman Almshouses Charity Norfolk Gold Dog Food .. 20kg £11.50 Chicken quarters also available. 1st P. Barrett £ 50 Hay ...... Large Bale £2.50 We have available a property in Please contact Jane Luckman Straw...... Large Bale £1.50 STOP PRESS! 2nd P. Lanario £ 25 WE ARE NOW STOCKISTS OF HORSEHAGE School Lane for a person in on (01366) 728921. HORSE FEED rd 3 D. Lanario £ 15 need. Apply to Mrs. J. Norris, 25 WORKING DOG NUGGETS FEED THE BIRDS £9.25 (no V.A.T.) Nuts £1.20 kg Wild Bird Seed £0.75kg West End, Northwold. Tel: 728296 Sylvia Knights

Page 12 Inside this issue: Photo call - success! purpose of improving this play-area Village Hall have been made to the and NO-ONE attempted to join them St. Andrew’s Church cover I am the person in the Whittington Committee for at least a year. centre of the Letters.. in a fund- raising scheme. Where were Whittington News 2 you then? Jim Booty Parish Council photograph. John Xmas Shopping Trip Pedlow on the left, and News From Steve, Lorraine Rosemary Crisp Northwold News 3 myself were stationed Reports on activities, news and Should there be enough demand I will Ryan and Max... Riverside Group at RAF Seletar, Peter events in and around Whittington 20 Road organise a trip to Ipswich on Monday Northwold Playground Back (Mary’s brother) was in the Navy and th We would like to say thank you to 29 November for Xmas shopping or Northwold Primary School 4 we met twice when the ship he was on Halloween Quiz Night. On Saturday. To the Editor, everyone who gave cards and presents whatever. The coach will leave Requests for assistance called at Singapore Island. 30th October, 2004 at Whittington to our son Ryan who arrived on Northwold church at 9.30am. and will With reference to last month’s letter Produce Show Report 5 Also, during my two and a half years in Church, 7.30pm. Friday, 13th at 5.45 pm. Your blessings arrive at Ipswich before 11.00am. It page, I have completed my weekly Keith MacLeod’s report 6 Singapore three other Northwold lads and generosity have been over were stationed there at sometime, David Bangers and mash and Mulled wine will then leave Ipswich at 4.30pm. and inspection of the play equipment on whelming. Once again, Thank You !! Keith MacLeod’s report - cont 7 Selwood also at RAF Seletar, Brian Stone included in the entrance fee of £5 arrive at Northwold around the recreation ground, and found Little Normans Pre-school (Army camp) and Michael Armstrong, RAF 6.0pm. Due to world fuel problems everything in excellent condition. And a special thank you to Roy and Tengah. 50/50 Raffle. No Hands Massage 8 the cost will be £7. payable when Dogs are not allowed on the field, and Jasmine for taking Max for his walks. What the Doctor thinks 9 After leaving the RAF, I settled in Bicester, Teams of no more than four please! booked. there are five litter bins clearly visible. Oxfordshire - home area of my wife, Rita’s Ramblings 10 Our litter warden clears the field every Pamela - we now have two children and Come and have some fun and test your Should you be interested in going, week. Matters reported to the Council A regular contribution seven grandchildren. Letters 11 knowledge on a variety of subjects. please 'phone 728400 or email are always dealt with immediately. If [email protected]. Have you thought about being a CSV Vocal 12 Most of my working life I have worked for Entries must be pre–booked for anyone wants to help, there is still a Classified advertising a local company as a Production regular contributor to Village Life? Manager, until it ceased trading a few catering purposes on answer phone Mary Hull vacancy on the Council. years ago. Since then, until I retire in 01366 500591. The magazine needs someone to Play area WE can only deal with doggy poo if a write a monthly column of 500- January, I am employed as an Officer at photo of the dog performing with it’s The Village Life Team the local prison. 1,000 words - and you get to Grow your own? Editor, I would like to point out to the owner is produced. choose the subject. It could be a I have fond memories of Northwold and person who wrote to the Village Life Editor try to visit twice a year. Many thanks to Northwold Combined Charities have The “Common” has not been a completely different subject each in September about the bad state of Graeme Whiting Chris Darlow for sending me a copy of allotments available at £3-00 per common since 1798, the land is month! (No long-term commitment) our children’s play-area at the Manor Farmhouse “Village Life” each month. annum in Methwold Road. private and maintenance of footpaths 30 West End, Recreation ground that two of our If you can help, just start sending David Bloomfield Applicants please apply to: is the owner’s responsibility. copy to Michael Parfitt (details Northwold IP26 5LE 3 St. Peter’s Crescent, young ‘mums’ made all arrangements [email protected] Bicester, Oxon. OX26 4XA 25 West End, Northwold to form a group in 2003 with the sole No complaints about noise from the inside front cover). Ed. Tel. 727425 Fax. 386088

Wanted (still!) Northwold & Whittington A.M. Stannard Deputy Editor Editor for Village Life Parish Council PAUL’S Stoke Ferry Michael Parfitt [email protected] Unfortunately, due to work and home At the September meeting of Tel. 728233 commitments, I feel that it’s time to Northwold Parish Council, Mr Darlow TAXI’S

hand over to someone else as Editor. Advertising tendered his resignation, due to [email protected] Of course I’m happy to continue to pressure of work. Jim Norris was co- Bouncy assist on an “ad-hoc” basis. If you’re opted to the Council, but there is still 01366

interested in the position, just call for one vacancy. 14 members of the public Castle Hire attended to show their concern about Circulation Manager a chat! 01366 727425 Suitable for Mark Elwes developments planned in West End. 385885

[email protected] The Council repeated its previous view ages 1-10 yrs From the deputy editor... Local Runs Tel. 728795 that the access to the site was too

Have we all noticed how neat and narrow and unsafe. Airports, etc. Tel. 01366 500675 Committee tidy the grass along the end of the Mob. 07748 412627 Dogs are not allowed on the Chair allotments is and has been all summer. The reason is that one of our allotment Recreation Ground, and the play Carol Sharp equipment is in excellent condition. The Tel. 728227 holders has taken it upon himself to cut Ray Gribble this grass every week making it neat litter warden clears the site weekly. The old toilet is to be removed and the Antique Restoration & Traditional Upholstery Secretary and tidy, and you don’t get your feet All aspects of antique furniture restoration including French Position vacant field entrance repaired. wet when it has been raining. Nobody polishing, cabinet repairs and traditional upholstery Treasurer asks him to do this, which he does at Mileage payments to Community car ------Geoff Bartram his own expense and in his own time. drivers are to be increased from 36p Traditional Upholstered Furniture Footstools, Sofas, Chairs made to commission Tel. 728673 No fuss made, nothing said, he just to 40p per mile in October, passenger gets on and does it. ------The views expressed in submitted items are not paying half. Councillors again Picture Framing & Mirrors necessarily endorsed by Northwold & complained about the vast quantity of An extensive range of mouldings including hand painted Whittington Village Life. Whilst we endeavour to Step forward Richard Pearce! I’m sure ensure that all information contained in the there are many like me who would like expensively produced documents and gilded finishes newsletter is correct, we cannot be held to say thank you. So thank you Richard received from pubic bodies – Police, Antique and Reproduction Prints for sale responsible for errors. The Editor reserves the on behalf of the allotment holders and Fire and County Council, etc – most of Vine House, Church Road, Wereham, King’s Lynn right to refuse or omit items without explanation. myself. which goes straight in the bin. 01366-500387 www.raygribble.co.uk Deputy editor Jim Booty

Page 2 Page 11 breeze. It was obvious that she was still in the basket waiting to be Rita ’s Ramblings Northwold thoroughly enjoying the moment. It hung out; or the wallflower seeds Northwold News Playground made me think how often I make a have been in the seed box for the Reports on activities, news and events in and around Northwold Well here we are again with the list of jobs to do and as soon as I get past 3 years and they really should needs your days getting shorter and the started on one I start to think about have been planted last month!!! It is Forget me not Club Riverside Group help! temperatures beginning to drop. It the next. I really can’t believe I have often said that if you ever want In the past we looked at improving the Mr Roger Warner told members about doesn’t seem all that long ago when that much to do with just Nigel and someone to do a job for you, choose The group was started as a response to play area on the “Big Rec”. We’d like his friendship with a village in the I was writing that the days were I and the dogs, but I often seem to the Questionnaire circulated on behalf your help with this project. a busy person because it will get Ukraine, and his frequent visits to take getting longer etc etc. Is it that as of the Village Hall about two years be dashing around and almost done. I certainly admire all those clothing and other items to help the ago. Many people had ticked the box The Parish Council have kindly given us you get older you tend to appreciate running late. I really should have people in the village who work poor people there. for "talks" - so where are you all? their permission and have earmarked the speed at which time flies by or learnt my lesson by now and I tirelessly for the benefit of others Jim Booty an area for development. We now When preparing to fulfil this need to know what sort of equipment is it that you have more jobs to do know I ought to try and take one and always seem to be involved in Care Group request the only comments I had were you’d like in our playground. When than a mere 24 hours allows? The job at a time and enjoy the moment a whole host of different activities. Community Car Scheme that folks don't really want to turn out you visit other play areas, please take other morning, before I went to more. Having said that, I don’t They seem so adept at organising on a cold winter's night and that many photos or draw pictures of equipment work, I was walking the dogs and think I’ll follow Amber’s example their lives efficiently and, most As from 1st October charges have retired people liked a nap after lunch - you (or your children!) like. Also, look thinking of what I was going to do and start sniffing around the importantly, they make a been set at 20p per mile - thus hence the morning time tried. for notices of where they received as soon as I got home. Truth be told, bottom of telegraph poles! I don’t difference. Perhaps, one of these funding from - and pass on the details King's Lynn Hospital £8.00 At £2 a head the first four people pay to us. I wasn’t really paying much know whether you are like me days, I will manage to follow your Downham Health Centre £4.00 for the hall (at a modest £8.00) and attention to the dogs, it was just thinking that one of these days I Rebuilding the play area will cost example and become more actively Feltwell Surgery £3.00 then there are the fee and expenses of another chore to get finished before will get round to doing ………….. It involved in the village calendar of the speaker - it doesn't take a wizz-kid money but there are numerous bodies Boughton Surgery £2.00 with grants to offer. We’ve managed starting the next. Bonnie was trying may be something simple like re- to work out we need a few more than events. Perhaps it will all be Minimum charge £1.00 to get lots of application forms for to rush along the road eager to joining the WI or going to the different when I retire - or is that are attending at the present. There All passengers pay except when were eight present at our last talk and funding. These forms are quite experience something new and Produce Show or one of a hundred just another pipe dream too? an adult is accompanying a child or a that is a disappointment for complicated (you need a degree in exciting: Amber, on the other hand, ideas that spring into my mind “form filling” to complete one) so if helper is with a severely disabled any speaker. was walking quite sedately sniffing On that note I had better say you’re able to help, please do! occasionally. Then it comes around person. here and there. As I glanced down to the relevant day and something cheerio for now – I am overdue Please may I make another attempt at A proportion of money will need to be trying to find out what you want. Any to tell her to hurry up she paused else needs to be done: it’s the first making a phone call to my sister! All persons may book this service who provided by our own fundraising so if and lifted her head to catch an Until next month, take care. have health appointments where public notes to 90 West End or ring 728 208. you have any fundraising ideas dry day for a week and the grass transport is not suitable and who have interesting scent wafting past on the Rita Pam Eyles forward them too. ought to be cut and the washing is no access to private transport. We have such an opportunity here to The scheme is supported by the Foolhardy Folk Circus make a big difference; we just need Nija Levis Borough Council (25%) and Parish (A Child’s Account) community support and input. UNDER NEW TPF Council (25%). Holistic Therapist At the circus there was some really good If you have any ideas/suggestions on MANAGEMENT Property Cars will now be paid at 40p per acrobatics being done. That was my this please drop them off at 59 School IHBC IIHHT C&G BABTAC Lane (You can’t miss it-it’s the half a Come and try our new mouth watering Menu, Maintenance Over 17 YRS Experience mile. Drivers receive no further favourite bit. They had cold drinks, with a new chef and specially selected ingredients. Services allowances - all time is given free. chocolate bars, crisps and candyfloss. It flint house right at the end of School was really good when someone from the Lane but there’s still a letterbox at the We are offering every Sunday in Interior, Exterior Treatment for On behalf of all those who use this front of the house!). If you’d like to rd circus sat in the crowd and then he October & November a FREE 3 Decorating, Carpentry, service the Care Group wish to record suddenly got up with a loud shout and help, please ring 01366 727344. Stress/tension - muscular their appreciation to all volunteer course, when dinning on a 3 course Wall & Floor Tiling, pain - headaches - fatigue - joined the circus. It wasn’t a circus with There will also be an informal meeting meal, in the Restaurant at the Wooden & Laminate emotional stress - depression drivers. animals, just people. Everyone enjoyed for everyone interested on the part when they got the water out. Comfort Inn in Northwold. Flooring poor circulation - insomnia - Anyone wishing to offer help or would Wednesday 13th October, 8pm at Please present this voucher when arriving. Relaxation etc. The tent was really hot, and all the Manor Farmhouse, 30 West End. Call Tim like any other information please clothes were funny. I think the circus was For further information telephone 01366728888 contact our Community Car Scheme Co- Please don’t be shy and do come great. along! Terms and Conditions Apply 01366 728 881 Northwold 727243 ordinator Jim Booty 728 515. 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Page 10 Page 3 teaching years three and four and Mrs. Festival in St Andrew’s Church on 8th WHAT THE DOCTOR THINKS THIS MONTH... Jill Fysh teaching years one and two. October. We always approach the new school Thank you to all parents who have ARE YOU A CARER? Obviously, between ourselves and the relationship. district nurses, we have identified year with anticipation and excitement already started to help in school or At present, in the practice, we have This will have a many of the carers in the community and this year we had the added thrill returned to their role from last year, to decided to identify those who are double benefit for the Feltwell patients, but we do need to hear from others of the completion of the new building. Mrs. Young who has started work on carers. In this context, a carer is an Firstly, after the consultation, they will who are caring or being cared for. the garden and to Mrs. Rauch who is untrained person, be they a relative, be able to walk the 20 feet to the The staff worked extremely hard Please contact us! helping to establish an American friend or neighbour, who looks after a pharmacy to collect their medication, during the holidays to prepare the section in the library. We are grateful school for the children and we made it person who is, in some way, physically ‘FLU VACCINATION thus preserving the one-stop to all who offer any help. or mentally handicapped. Some carers arrangement (See the doctor and get (just in time). The new building is This year, we are writing to about 800 This column is kindly sponsored by look after the infirm person on a full- the medicine all at the same time). stunning both inside and out with only a Advance Notice: The opening of our patients who should really have time basis, often having put their own Secondly, and this also applies to all COOKSON BUILDERS few cosmetic touches to finish. ceremony for the new building will be a ‘flu vaccination. The letter will be on th life “on hold” for the duration. Others other patients from Methwold, on Friday 26 November. As a thank orange paper and will contain a lot of There are many exciting events you to the community (for tolerating the visit once or twice daily, providing Hockwold, Northwold, etc., for minor The start of the new school year is important information about special planned for the term, children have construction traffic, without complaint) mental and physical support. In any ailments and advice, they will have always a time of welcome to new clinics, etc. Please read it carefully and already contributed to the Produce and to enable all members of the event, being a carer can be physically access to a local pharmacist as part of children, their families and to new either come for a jab or, if you really Show and taken part in the Cluster community to look round the building and emotionally draining and we have the practice “team”. As time goes on, don’t want one, send back the tear off staff too, this term is no exception. Rounders Tournament. come to realise that carers have the pharmacist will become involved in will remain open from 3.15 - 5 p.m. slip at the bottom of the letter and we significant needs of their own. other initiatives such a blood pressure We are delighted to welcome the new The oldest children in school will be will leave you alone, Marion Dawe and cholesterol management, the children to school and two new visiting Ely Cathedral in early October Once we have worked out which THE NEW PHARMACY morning-after pill and so on. We are members of staff, Miss Fiona Witton, and we will be celebrating Harvest people are doing the caring out there in very excited about the entire concept the community, we will be in a As many of you will have noticed, and I myself am sure that the patients position to create a register of carers building work is taking place at the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service Victim Support Norfolk will benefit greatly from the expansion Requests for assistance within the practice and to offer the Feltwell surgery. Over the years, we of services at the surgery. Although Dear Parish Clerk, Dear Parish Clerk, carers, and those for whom they care, have been threatened by pharmacists Northwold & Whittington Parish there will be some “over the counter” help, starting with a West Norfolk who have applied to open a pharmacy Council receive a number of requests The Norfolk Accident Rescue Service I am writing to you on behalf of Victim medicines available, it is not our for donations each month from local Carers’ Support Pack and, if desired, in the village. If one had opened, all continues to provide immediate care to Support Norfolk. We are a caring intention to sell shampoos, soaps, organisation helping and supporting Social Services assessments of the Feltwell patients would have been or regional groups. accident victims throughout the County, nappies, etc. because we do not wish to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our victims of all types of crime in your carer and the infirm person, either denied the right to obtain their drugs In the past, funds have been available damage the trade of the existing village doctors and paramedics offer their area. together or separately. from our dispensary and would have to support these groups, however the stores. services on a voluntary basis and are had to take a prescription to a Parish Council now feel that it is not I am writing to ask you to support us We are compiling a list of carers but called to duty only through the 999 pharmacy for dispensing. Patient I am sorry this article has all been a bit their position to “donate” taxes to by sending a donation to help us we are aware that there will be many in system at the same time as the other power, in the form of outrage at the serious, but they are things you need to these groups. towards our volunteers’ expenses such the community of whom we are emergency services. inevitable loss of their one-stop know! as travelling, telephone calls and currently unaware. So, if you are a However, the Parish Council hope that service, has enabled us to repel the Our responsibility is to provide them training. Our volunteers give their time patient of ours who either is a carer or “I try to take one day at a time but, residents may be in a position to attacks, but our credibility with the with the necessary up to date freely but we feel it is only fair to help has carer, please give the receptionists sometimes, several days all attack me make their own donations to support authorities is now exhausted and we equipment and it is for this reason I am them with any “out of pocket” a ring on 828481 and we shall add you at once.” these groups. would not be able to defend ourselves writing to ask if your Parish Council expenses. to the list and try to help you. against another pharmacy application, Q. How many men does it take to In all cases, would seriously consider making a Sue Traferri If you have a carer who is not a patient even though an independent pharmacy change a toilet roll? please make any further donation this year. Branch Manager of ours, please let us know. Once we would be financially unviable donation directly David Thompson, Managing Director Victim Support Norfolk A. We don’t know – it has never have the carer’s permission (Data to the group Norfolk Accident Rescue Service Town Hall As a result of this, we have decided to happened! Protection Act) we can keep their involved (please Hunters Lodge Queens Square build a pharmacy and to rent the space records on our computer and offer Best wishes to you all, d o n ’ t s e n d 145 Spixworth Road to a friendly pharmacy company with them help as the carer of one of our donations to the Old Catton, Norwich NR6 7DU NR17 2AF whom we can have a good Ian G. Nisbet Parish Council). Reg. Charity 261666 Reg. Charity 1091731 patients.

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Page 4 Page 9 Advanced NO HANDS® Massage allow more to come our way. The NO too much bread, pizza and stodgy Annual Produce Show Report (By Jim Booty) Trophies HANDS® Treatment creates a safe food and lack of fibre this sticky waste NO HANDS® Massage just gets feeling for release to happen. The gets stuck. This layer can build up over There was a good turnout at the Annual Produce Show, with several newcomers exhibiting. Presented better. I am now a qualified NO Winners Were:- body can let go of the tension it holds time causing the colon size to be Vegetable Cup R. Akers HANDS® Advanced practitioner. You wherever it needs to, even if that reduced making it difficult for waste to White Potatoes J. Cooper T. Arthur-Hay A. Callaby Moore Shield R. Akers may think advanced and perhaps particular part of the body isn’t being pass through effectively. The other Coloured Potatoes J. Cooper A. Callaby L. Wales Lavender Flower Cup F. Everett better techniques but NO HANDS® is worked on at the time. This is due to function of the colon is to reabsorb Shallots J. Cooper F. Everett Cookery Cup D. Riches about a whole new approach to the holistic approach of treating each water back into the body. Due to the Spring Onions J. Cooper R. Akers Wine Cup D. Riches bodywork not about techniques. person as a whole, not just a sore arm build up of waste the colon will be Runner Beans R. Akers J. Cooper L. Wales. Cooper Cup V. Lynch or back but as everything connecting reabsorbing toxic matter back into the Globe Beetroot L. Wales J. Cooper R. Akers Children’s Cup Emily Reeve The approach is about the power of Tallest Sunflower Cup Emily Reeve and working together, therefore each system. This can cause us many Short Carrot J. Cooper A. Callaby M. Hodges the NO HANDS® touch allowing you Long Carrots J. Cooper L. Wales A. Callaby Tom Stimpson Runner-up Cup D. Riches to be able to release what you no part having an effect on the whole problems such as headaches, W. Dixon Shield J. Cooper body. Pain and tension in one part of backache, tiredness, poor immune Parsnips J. Cooper L. Wales M. Hodges longer need. As we go through our Courgettes R. Akers lives we add more and more, the body will affect you as a whole system etc. If the immune system is As usual, we managed to get pics. of some of because it is attached to the rest of affected then our whole health can be Marrow R. Akers J. Cooper C. Smith the entries (sorry if yours isn’t shown)... accumulating and storing on a material Cabbage F. Everett basis, an emotional basis and a you and the body works as a unit to affected. The NO HANDS® Massage heal itself. Many people find their can work to dislodge this waste and Individual Veg F. Everett R. Akers physical basis. What we forget to do Cucumber M. Hodges M. Ward F. Eyles bodies have adjusted and realigned help to regain regular decent bowel is release what we no longer need. Tomatoes C. Darlow F. Eyles M.Ward Materially we tuck things away in after treatment especially with movements. The treatment feels very Cooking Apples V. Elwes J. Ayres J. Haylock draws or in the loft or garage, Advanced NO HANDS® Massage due comfortable to have, even if you suffer Dessert Apples J. Cooper P. Eyles J. Haylock emotionally our bodies hold onto the to the gentle yet powerful moves. with a tender abdomen as you are in Pears V. Elwes J. Ayres L. Wales upsets we have causing us various control of the depth at which your Plums P. Clear V. Lynch V. Elwes With Advanced NO HANDS® the colon needs to be worked. It has been physical symptoms such as pain, stomach area can be specifically Fruit Collection V. Lynch L. Wales P. Eyles tension, high blood pressure etc, and found that the colon has reflexes that Vegetable Collection R. Akers J. Cooper P. Haye worked to allow for physical relate to the rest of the body, like the physically most of us do not eliminate elimination. Many people suffer with Dahlias R. Akers V. Elwes P. Haye the waste from our bodies efficiently. foot does in reflexology, by Gladioli F. Everett J. Cooper bowel problems and complaints of massaging the colon in this way other bloating, constipation, diverticulitis, Asters M. Hodges D. Riches A. Bond Releasing is often very difficult to do parts of the body can also benefit. Chrysanthemums F. Everett Katie Waddilove, 1st prize, Animal from Fruit/Veg. irritable bowel etc. Over the years the because we live in a society where the Roses P. Clear V. Elwes A. Bond more you have the better it is. The walls of the colon (large intestine) If you’d like to know more or to book Spray Chrysanth’ J. Haylock F. Everett A. Crisp fear of not having something to become encrusted with waste matter an appointment do give me a ring on Individual Bloom R. Akers A. Crisp F. Everett replace what we let go of stops us that should have been passed out of Northwold 727243. Small Arrangement V. Lynch C. Darlow B. Akers from releasing but by letting go we the body but due to diets consisting of Nija Levis Foliage House Plant V. Lynch B. Akers Large Arrangement B. Ayres C. Darlow V. Lynch Tallest Sunflower F. Everett L. Lavender S. Cooper Largest Sunflower S. Cooper F. Everett L. Lavender Apple Cake B. Akers D. Riches B. Booty Butterfly Buns B. Akers D. Riches J. Wales Swiss Roll D. Riches B. Booty P. Clear Cheese Scones V. Lynch D. Riches P. Clear Viennese Fingers D. Riches B. Booty P. Clear The table of Tots & Co. entries Flapjacks B. Booty D. Ward D. Riches Apple Turnover D. Ward B. Booty D. Riches Sausage Rolls D. Riches J. Wales D. Ward Cornish Pasty D. Riches B. Booty Jar Soft Fruit Jam P. Clear V. Lynch M. Hodges Any Other Jam J. Norris P. Eyles V. Elwes Marmalade V. Elwes P. Eyles B. Akers Wine D. Riches Landmark Photo J. Webb B. Ayres R. Webb Childs Jumper V. Lynch P. Clear A. Crisp Cross Stitch V. Lynch Embroidery P. Haye Flower arrangements (Song theme) Christmas Decoration D. Ward V. Lynch F. Everett Animal From Veg C. Darlow S. Cooper Teenage Art J. Spindley School Art-Class 1 Madeline Rauch Evie Thomas Emily Young Class 2 Louisa Fisk James Ashley Dee-Anna Ancliffe Class 3 Lucy Hogan Hannah Shorthose Christia Fonken Pre School Craft Maisie Harry Alex Tots Craft Kayla E. Rickard Laura Child Fancy Buns A. Ward L. Wortley E. Wortley Child Cookies K. Eyles V. Lavender A. Ward Animal From Veg K. Waddilove V. Lavender T. Waddilove Tallest Sunflower Emily Reeve Monique Reeve Katie Waddilove Largest Sunflower Evie Thomas Max Thomas Katie Waddilove What a lovely pear Mr Ayres! (2nd prize, right- front). Also plumbs, damsons and dessert apples

Page 8 Page 5 The Parishes of St.Andrews, Northwold, All Saints, Wretton with Stoke Ferry & Christ Church, Whittington effects of the disasters brought about can perform miracles. Mother by humankind and no effort is too Theresa’s achievements were Art Exhibition Reader: Keith MacLeod, West Barn, Ryston Road, West , tel. (01366) 500960 or 07766 766137, email: [email protected] little. This is, of course, the specially hers in quality, but in The second Northwold Art butterfly’s wing theory. A butterfly quantity were only possible through Exhibition took place over the who supply the weapons, it is we who flapping its wings in Norfolk may organisation. weekend of 10th-12th September, and Keith MacLeod’s monthly report were responsible for thousands of cause a tornado in the Caribbean. raised £580 towards Village Hall infant deaths in Iraq and so on. I Your little effort could be mind- So, if your gift is words, use them, not funds. The Tragedy of Beslan to conclude that the amount of pain in don’t argue with that as a statement of something else; if you are rich, put blowingly effective. There was also a preview evening on the world serves no purpose at all; fact, but I do feel that we have a duty your wealth to use; if you are – Are we all Hypocrites? Thursday 9th September - which raised that the existence of the human race, Perhaps it is also necessary to practical or a relevant specialist, lend to feel for tragedy when we can. If money through ticket sales and sales of with all its delights and dramas as sometimes we fail, that is no excuse remember that structure and your skills. If, however, you are As I write the Beslan Tragedy has exhibits. Special thanks for help to;- disappeared off our newspapers and well as suffering, is a meaningless for failing for ever. It is also no good organisation is something that committed to Paul Johnson’s dreadful the TV news broadcasts, because we accident,; that life is totally without hiding behind the belief that where we humankind is good at – not the alternative, it is difficult to see why Sue and Jodie Spindley are now involved with the disaster of aim or principle, plan or design or act out of good intentions (eg Iraq) the inevitable organisation of an ants’ you should try at all. If you are Jenny Bunyan Jenny Langley Hurricane Ivan wreaking havoc in the explanation, beginning in pain, ‘collateral’ damage is unfortunate but nest, but the creative, dynamic atheist or agnostic, but nonetheless Jackie Elliott ending in pain and followed by not our fault and then denying the organisation that can lead to an you are impelled to love your Caribbean. As ever, we are asking Brenda Ayres senseless annihilation; that no one is international phone system that no one neighbour anyway, then be of good where God is at these times. He ‘terrorists’ the same logic. Jim Booty seems to have his back turned an in charge, ever has been or ever will has yet been able to map. 1 million cheer – hold on to what you perceive As I read what I have written, I Michael Parfitt awful lot. There have always been be, and that life will continue its people trying to help in Darfour to be your beliefs/non-beliefs, but wonder if words are ever any good. John Haylock those who do not believe in any God motiveless course until another individually will not work. But 1 many like myself will think that God But that is the stuff of the beginnings Also, everyone else who donated and the West is particularly home to meaningless accident extinguishes the million people combining their efforts has found a way into your heart, even of despair. At this precise moment raffle prizes or helped in any way. such at present. whole. I find this explanation totally through a small number of if he is keeping his face covered. unbearable and far more merciless all I have are words and I must go into knowledgeable and efficient agencies Caroline Whiting I read an article in The Spectator over than the vision of a God who permits battle with them – unfortunately Keith MacLeod 3 years ago (before9/11 incidentally) dreadful things to occur which we perhaps using the language of war – by Paul Johnson, to whom I apologise cannot understand but which one day but so did Jesus and so did Thank you also goes to the (very few!) welcome new committee members. if I misrepresent him to you. The we may come to comprehend as the Mohammed and so did Moses. There Little parents/staff that gave their time on Thank you goes to Christine Gatward headline was ‘The notion that God wisdom which passeth all are those in our local villages who go the Spring Clean evening. A special and Catherine Fisk who have now permits atrocities is more bearable understanding.” to war-torn or recently war-torn parts Normans mention must go to Graeme and Paul, resigned from the committee, due to than the grim alternative’. Mr and take with them some of our Northwold who on a very wet and thundery night, their children moving onto Primary Johnson recognises that “The licence This negative ‘proof’ that God exists Western wealth and goods and try to still proceeded to pressure wash the School. Your time and dedication has God apparently gives to the is very distressing, but nonetheless make change for the better in a mobile, roof and gutters, a job well been much appreciated. powerful. Members of recognised Pre-School done. THANK YOU. commission of unpunished evil, and practical way. There are others who The AGM will be held during the the infliction of pain on the innocent, religions, such as Christians look for contribute money to the charities and Everyone at Little Normans seems Autumn/Harvest is always an second half of the Autumn term, date more positive evidence that God is organisations who try to relieve the is undoubtedly the commonest reason happy to be back into the swing of enjoyable time at the Pre-School. The to follow. there as well. I sometimes look at the starvation and disease of the Darfour why intelligent men and women cease things after their long summer break. children enjoyed entering the Produce to believe in a deity”. He goes on to Footsteps story, which has become victims or to dig up the landmines in Show, with their Sunflower pictures, As always, if you wish to register your very popular is recent years and which We returned to a very full register, child for the Pre-School please contact discuss how in modern times we have the Congo. There is actually no limit even after we said farewell to a lot of made with lentils. Prizes were I assume most readers will know. st nd rd us during opening hours:- Monday, become aware of the sheer power and to the ways in which we can try to children at the end of last term, as they awarded to:- 1 Maisie, 2 Harry, 3 What I find interesting in it is not so Thursday, Friday: 9am-12noon, complexities of intelligence. Our alleviate the terrifying distress we see moved onto Primary School. We are Alex. Well done to everyone that much the obvious message – that God Tuesday & Wednesday: 9am-2pm. minds are powerful enough to around us. sure that they have settled in well, but entered. We will also look forward to th Telephone 01366 728804. perceive the possibility of God’s carries you when you are in trouble, would like to take this opportunity to our trip to the Church on Friday 8 but the other side of the coin. There I believe, as do many others, that this existence and of the nature of an wish them luck and to thank the October for the Harvest Festival. Half Term Hols. Thur 21st-Fri 29th Oct is the hand of God at work though the intelligence inconceivably greater are many times when there TWO sets parents/carers for any help they gave Return to school Mon 1st Nov of footsteps – those are the times agency of humankind to relieve the Next Committee Meeting:- TUESDAY than our own. BUT, knowing as yet the Pre-School during their child’s time 5 th OCTOBER. 7.30pm @ 40 End of Term Fri 17th Dec when God is not expecting to carry only a fragment of the facets of there. Methwold Road (Tina’s). We always you but hopes that you are carrying Church Rotas Tina Billmen existence, in the widest sense, we would indeed be foolish to pronounce yourself! We have to take Christ Church - cleaning & flowers responsibility for what goes on. Oct Mrs D Eves & Mrs Jenny Elsie judgement on a being whose workings Nov Mrs D Eves & Penny we do not as yet – and may never – GARY BOYCE I have recently seen an impassioned All Saints’ - cleaning & flowers QUALITY RETAIL AND CATERING BUTCHER, est. 1985 understand; or to dismiss him, in cry against the passion with which we Sept Mrs P Willis & Mrs H Durrance NURSERIES 25, High Street (next to Fire Station) rage and despair, as non-existent. in this country and elsewhere rail Oct Mrs P Willis & Mrs H Durrance Methwold, Thetford, Norfolk Tel 01366 728512 (or Fax 01366 728883 anytime) Visit our walled in garden nursery for your The alternative to suspending against the perpetrators of the Beslan St. Andrews - cleaning Oct 8th Mrs J. Elliot, Mrs V. Hutchby trees, shrubs, perennials and lots more. Prime Barley Fed Beef (11/13 months old), Pork, Lamb, direct from the farm judgement is far more terrible. It is massacre, reminding us that it is we (locally). All our meat is prepared to the highest standard & cut to customer’s Oct 15th Mrs P. Coles, Mrs. B. Akers requirements. Norfolk pork sausages made by Mr Dennis Self, formerly of Oct 22nd Mrs B. Ayres, Mrs. V. Legg In stock now - winter flowering pansies, violas, primroses, Waters Butchers, Stoke Ferry.

Oct 29th Mr & Mrs Everett polyanthus, wallflowers and bulbs. Available from end November We also offer a delicatessen counter of traditional cooked hams, also home cooked – All Welcome! Nov 5th Miss J. Luckman, - a vast selection of fruit trees, ornamental trees and bare root quiches, pork pies, Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, scotch eggs and much more. On the Sunday School sweet side of the pastries we offer a Mrs S. Randell hedging. Opening times are: large selected of Curtis of Lincoln cakes. There is a Sunday School during the main 11am Sunday services at St. Andrew’s British bacon, unsmoked and smoked, dry Monday 9am-1pm Church, Northwold (except for Sunday’s with All Age Worship). You can find us situated between Foulden and Northwold cured - no added water. A range of Tuesday 8am-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm This is open to any school age child living in the villages of Northwold, Wretton, English and continental cheeses plus our Wednesday 8am-1pm Tel. (01842) 878288 usual range of cooked meets, once again Thursday 8am-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm Stoke Ferry, Whittington and Brookville. If you are not able to stay with your child cut to your requirements by our team of Friday 8am-1pm, 2pm-5.30pm friendly staff. please drop them off by 10.50 am and collect them by 12.15pm Est. 1962 Saturday 7.30am-1pm

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