Ludham Parish News – September 2021

I'm sorry. Folks, there's no getting away from it-Summer is just about over, (what Summer? I hear you say). The nights are drawing in and we are on our way to days with 14 hours of darkness, frosts, snow, cold rain and ice! But it isn't that bad is it? Surely we are blessed to have our seasons. Somebody called it character-building! And there always remains the sure hope of 'better' things to come-Springtime and Summer, (if they are the seasons which rock your boat).

The bible has much to say about hope “There remains Faith, Hope and Love”, writes Paul. Hope, along with Faith are basic tenets of Christianity and Love for God and all people holds them together. This hope is not the throw-away kind such as “I hope Norwich win on Saturday” or “I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow” its a deeper and more active hope that involves certainty/faith and input, and it offers everything. Currently crops are being harvested and farmers will be tilling the ground again for their winter crops, (I'm writing this in August). They do this, not with an idle hope that all will reach fruition, but with the sure knowledge that, with work and care, crops will indeed become next year's harvest.

During the last year or so we have experienced many different scenarios which seem to offer little hope for the future - Covid, climate change, famines, droughts and wars to mention just a few. One might be forgiven for the feeling that the World is doomed. But that is not the way of most of us is it? We live in hope, the sure and certain hope that, eventually, all will be well. Viktor Frankl, in his book 'Man's Search for Meaning' wrote of his experiences in a Nazi concentration camp and concluded that those prisoners with hope in their hearts were the ones far more likely to survive. When a prisoner lost faith in the future, he let himself decline, becoming subject to mental and physical decay. He would die from the inside out.

So, despite all that may be happening to you and in the world, please try to stay positive. Retain hope-a sure and certain hope -and all will be well. You will need to work at it and it can be quite difficult to 'keep your pecker up', but it is always worthwhile. I, personally, find help with this through my Christian faith - hope in God through his Son Jesus Christ. This coming Autumn will pass into Winter and then there is the sure and certain hope of Spring and Summer, just over the horizon. May God bless us all and I hope your dark months are not too gruelling! John Savage Worship Assistant

ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH HIGH STREET METHODIST CHURCH

Ludham, and Benefice Broads Methodist Circuit Rural Dean: Revd Catherine Dobson, Pastoral Assistant:Shaun Cushion,01493 728693 Email : [email protected] [email protected] Churchwardens: Ken Grapes 01692 678437 Steward:Mr. Alan Croft, Hi-Timbers Rita Gibson 01692 678144 The Street Catfield NR29 5AZ 582104

ST. CATHERINE’S CHURCH, 10am SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER METHODIST CHAPEL,11am September 5th Benefice Holy Communion, Potter Heigham Shaun Cushion, Communion 3pm at Potter Heigham, Farewell service for Tracy Birks September 12th Holy Communion, Rev. Richard Woodham Moyra Ketteringham September 19th John Savage Katy Adams at 3.00pm September 26th Christine Wall Harvest Festival PARISH GIFT DAY: Your Churchwardens will be outside Throwers on Saturday September 25th from 9:30 - 10:30am to accept your gifts. Envelopes are included in this issue of the Parish News. There will also be a box in the shop for the envelopes.

COFFEE @ST. CATHERINE'S AN EXCITING NEW VENTURE IN THE VILLAGE As many of you will know, a new kitchen and toilets has been installed in the church, financed by the Friends of St Catherine's Church and a number of grants obtained by the PCC. It is our intention to open for coffee one morning a week and tea one afternoon a week, providing a facility in the village for both locals and visitors alike now that we have sadly lost Al Fresco. We hope that the first morning will be Tuesday, 28 September, 10-12 noon; the first afternoon Friday,1st October. 2-4pm. . As well as refreshment, there will be nearly new books, preserves and maybe even a few crafts. We would like to hear from you: if you would like to bake a cake, help with the refreshments- we are particularly interested in anyone with a Food Hygiene Certificate- or otherwise, please just come along, meet your friends and have a chat.

Please contact Christine Wall, 01692 678060, thewalls@.net in the first instance.

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. M A C M I L L A N C O F F E E M O R N I N G Friday 10th September,11am-2pm there will be a Macmillan coffee morning in High Street Methodist chapel with cakes, raffle, and a stall, plus light lunches from 12 noon, (this will be with table service). Please wear a mask until you are seated for refreshments, all done as safely as possible. Come and support this worthy cause. Gillian Abel Womack Herons have a busy September ahead! We begin on Saturday, September 4th with our Summer BBQ at Crusoes – postponed from June due to the torrential rain. The BBQ will be ready for cooking by 1pm; bring your own food to cook and chairs to sit on! Then on Tuesday, September 28th we cruise or drive to Salhouse Broad for a lunchtime picnic or BBQ (tba) from 12.30pm; Boat moorings can’t be reserved – there is a charge for day or overnight stays. We round off September on Wednesday 29th with a 12.30pm lunch at the Fur & Feathers, Woodbastwick. There is plenty of car parking or boaters have a pleasant 20 minute stroll from Salhouse Broad. Numbers for the Fur & Feathers’ lunch needed by September 22nd. To book contact Tricia on [email protected] or 07931 301606. For We now have a full fleet for the Illuminated Boat Parade and we details of future activities and membership www.womackherons.org.uk can reveal that the wherries Albion and Hathor will be joining us. Your Churchyard Needs You! There will be lights, food and drink courtesy of the Kings Arms, Live Music and much more. There will be parking provided for Our parish churchyard has long been kept neat and tidy those who travel to see the fun. Hope you can all attend. thanks to a group of volunteers, who have trimmed around those memorials where there is no longer any local family to do the job. Alas, time has taken its toll and this noble LUDHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY band has rather withered away, and the churchyard is no longer something of which the village can be proud. The Following the Government announcement, we are expecting to task is simply too great for our remaing one or two return to normal when school starts again on Monday 6th volunteers. September. This will mean no more 'bubbles, no more Some of the heavier remedial work is to be carried out by staggered starts and ends to the school day and our classes a contractor, but we have an urgent need for some new will once again be able to mix together as we used. volunteers, prepared to take on a section of the yard - This fresh start will also enable us to once again have whole- which can be as large or small as wished. Strimmers and school assemblies in the hall. Singing assemblies-a favourite other bits of gardening equipment are provided, as is a ride amongst both pupils and staff -will also start again after - on mower, for which we could do with a couple of 18months without them! operators to share the mowing task. We are hopeful that events such as the Harvest and Would any villager who could spare the occasional hour or so Christmas Church Services will run again, as well as smaller to help keep the churchyard tidy please contact Ken Grapes class-based sessions such as Reading Cafes with parents and on 678437 or by email at [email protected]. carers. Homework project exhibitions and other events to celebrate the children's learning are also in the pipeline. Our Musician in Residence, Mrs Housden, will continue to be LUDHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY w i t h u s o n T u e s d a y s a s w e l l a s GOVERNORS REQUIRED our PE specialist Mr Smith, from Premier Sports, who will be We are looking to appoint someone to join our active w i t h u s e v e r y T u e s d a y a n d W e d n e s d a y . Governing Board as soon as possible. Two new members of staff arejoining us in September. Ms No previous experience necessary, only an interest in the Alice Vargo (Y3/4 Mondays and Tuesdays). Mrs Shelli Denton future of the school and the education of its pupils. (full-time Teaching Assistant working across Y1/2 and Y3/4) For more information and details of how to apply, please Our fantastic, ever-growing group of reading volunteers will contact: Mrs. Carol Willoughby, Chair of Governors also be invited back. Mark Moore, Headteacher. On 01692 678672 or email [email protected] LUDHAM BOWLS CLUB LUDHAM COMMUNITY ARCHIVE GROUP. Practice/free coaching Saturdays 6pm. New members welcome To join contact Jim 789909/Alex 789682 Hooray!! AT LAST……. We have a date for our first meeting since we locked down! Lots of changes though…. Our first date will be: TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER. 7pm. 'A Tuesday?' I hear FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH you cry….. YES we have changed our meeting day. Wait for it….. Recently I have been working on a family who lived in we've changed the venue as well! Our meetings will now be held Chawton and one worked as the gardener for Jane Austen, each 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at the CHURCH ROOM. another family who were in the navy and worked on This is to enable us to have more space as we have become rather trawlers out of Lowestoft and a Zoom call to Bermuda crowded at the Sloper Rooms and in today's climate, that is not helping a lady get through a dead end with her family advisable. We would just ask that we all respect each others research. Who knows what will turn up next. I will research space and right to wear a mask. your family tree in exchange for a donation to St. Catherine’s Sept 14th - Welcome back and Review of New Material church [email protected] 01692 678079. Sept 28th - More new material collected over the last 2 years FORGET-ME-NOT CLUB Old members and new will be made very welcome, so please come Meetings on 9th & 23rd September in the Church Room at along and join us! Looking forward to seeing you all again on Sept 2.30pm. For more information:Wendy 01692 678151 14th, 7pm…. it's been too long! Entry £1 to include refreshments. For further information, please visit our website at All are welcome. www.ludhamarchive.org.uk or www.facebook.com/ludhamarchive LUDHAM PARISH NEWS Editor:Christine Wall [email protected] 01692 678060. 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No Job Too Small THURSDAY CRAFT CLUB Free Estimates – Fully Insured Will restart their fortnightly “crafting afternoons”on 16th September 2.00-4.00 pm in the Sloper Room, Call Barry: 01692 671748 or 07974 434292 Methodist Chapel. New members will be very welcome. (you don’t have to live in Ludham to join us). Email: [email protected] Lindsey 01692 630039;[email protected] Margaret.01692 678267l CATFIELD CHURCH: Quilting Show 10-12 September Organ recital, Saturday 11th evening ! LUDHAM PARISH COUNCIL The following items were considered by the Parish Council at the last meeting and the Council agreed to publish the following information which parishioners may be interested in: Queen's Platinum Jubilee In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 at the age of 25.Throughout the year, Her Majesty and members of the Royal Family will travel around the country to undertake a variety of engagements to mark this historic occasion culminating with the focal point of the Platinum Jubilee Weekend in June. An extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June, will provide an opportunity for communities and people throughout the to come together to celebrate the historic milestone. The four days of celebrations will include public events and community activities, as well as national moments of reflection on The Queen's 70 years of service. The Parish Council would like to work with parishioners to find a suitable way to celebrate the Jubilee. If any parishioners would like to form a team, supported by the Council with a view to celebrating the jubilee by way of a village party or any type of event, please contact Carol Willoughby via the Clerk. In addition, if any businesses in the village would like to become involved by contributing to a Commemorative gift for the children such as a coin or mug please contact Councillor Carol Willoughby via the Clerk Planning applications: i. PF/21/1828. Green Corner, Horsefen Road. Single Storey side extension with first floor roof terrace to part. The Parish Council Supported this application. ii. BA/2021/0211/FUL Broadgate, Horsefen Road, Ludham, Norfolk Erect a single storey extension (internal area 30sqm) to existing house. Permission for change of use of proposed extension to an artisan bakery with retail sales. The Parish Council objected to this application

Next meeting: The Parish Council will meet in person in the Church Rooms on Tuesday 7th September at 7.30pm Website: Ludhampc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk Clerk: Jo Beardshaw, [email protected]. 01263 733417 LUDHAM VILLAGE HALL-WE ARE OPEN Available for hire. One off or regular bookings are available for individuals, club and group meetings. All current hygiene & safety guidelines are followed. Ideal for children's parties, anniversary & birthday celebrations, wedding parties, dances, etc. Grassed area available for marquees (by prior arrangement) with hall bookings. Fully fitted kitchen, village hall crockery, tables, chairs & all service costs included in the hall charge. Full facilities for disabled users and ample car parking. Please contact - Jacqui Dorran (Booking Secretary) on 01692 678419

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