Welcome to the 2018 issue of the RIVERSIDE NEWS.
Before we go any further I would like to thank Nicola Knott for all the hard work she has done over the last three years in bringing together and producing this Riverside News.
As you will see the Riverside News is in a revised format to show the various Groups in our two villages. This is your magazine so please let me have any information you would like to see in it. Either send it to me Dave Barrington by email or give me a call Email – [email protected] Phone – 07826 216 285
Index
Page 1 – Useful Contacts Page 2 – Hilgay Village Hall Page 5 ‐ Hilgay Riverside Academy Page 7 ‐ Friends of Hilgay Academy & Hilgay Silver Band Page 8 – Good Companions & Hilgay All Saints Church Page 9 – Hilgay Methodist Church Page 10 – General Hilgay Matters Page 11 ‐ Ten Mile Bank Village Hall & Riverside Academy Page 12 – Friends of Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy Page 12 – St. Marks Church, Ten Mile Bank Page 13 – Parish Council Matters Page 15 – Hilgay Feoffee Charity Page 16 – Features & Adverts
Thanks to all of our contributors to this issue, especially Hilgay Parish Council for financing and Tony Hall for proof reading. Riverside News is also available online at: www.tenmilebank.com
Deadline for the next edition of RIVERSIDE NEWS 13th February 2018 Send your news, views, dates and events to Dave on 01366 388909 or 07826 216285 or to [email protected]
This is a village newsletter, the views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Parish Council or editor, nor can either be held responsible for the accuracy or otherwise of any advert or article, neither can it be assumed that they endorse any advert placed. The editor reserves the right to edit or précis articles submitted. E&OE.
Useful contact details
HILGAY Hilgay Riverside Academy Office 01366 387 685 Friends of Hilgay Riverside Academy Stacey Beecham 07825 875628 Hilgay Village Hall Bookings Val Barrington 01366 388 909 www.hilgayvillagehall.co.uk [email protected] Hilgay Youth Club Stacey Beecham 07825 875628 St John’s Ambulance Peter Taylor 01366 324 558 Mother & Toddlers Cheryl Nadin‐Hurley 07500 833 671 Hilgay Village Hall Film Night Kevin or Val Kevin 01366 387 555 or Val 01366 388 909 Hilgay Silver Band Brian Doy 01366 387 630 (free tuition & instruments available) Hilgay Good Companions Club June Fleming 01366 388 158 (over 55s Club) Hilgay Methodist Church Pauline & David Driver 01366 387 317 Lesley Dent 01366 387 337 Hilgay Carpet Bowls Val Gooding 01366 385 806 All Saints’ PCC Peter Bates 01366 387 988 All Saints’ Church Priest in Charge – 01366 382 187 Fr James Mather Hilgay Playing Field/River Field Colin Wills 01366 377 743
TEN MILE BANK Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy Office 01366 377 310 Friends of Ten Mile Bank Academy Jessica Rolph 01366 377 774 Ten Mile Bank Village Hall Bookings Jill Field 01366 377 640 St Mark’s Church Ten Mile Bank Father Alan Davies 01553 810 675
OTHER CONTACTS Hilgay Parish Council Clerk Judith Taylor 01366 500 722. [email protected] West Norfolk Canoe Club Andrew Church [email protected] Ali Dent 01366 387 686 [email protected] Hilgay Feoffee Charity Tony Hall [email protected] 07900 518153 Riverside News Contact Dave Barrington 01366 388 909 or 07826 216285 [email protected] 5 Whittome Mill, Hilgay
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Hilgay Village Hall
UP AND COMING EVENTS IN HILGAY VILLAGE HALL Notes for your 2018 Diary January Slimming World – Mondays Two Sessions 5:30pm & 7:30pm (This month 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th) St John’s Ambulance ‐ Every Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Mothers and Toddlers – Wednesday 9:30am – 11:00am (This month 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st) Youth Club – Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm (This month 11th & 25th) Other Events Coffee Morning – Thursday 25th ‐ 10:30am – 12:00pm Film Night – Hampstead (12A) – Friday 26th (Doors open at 7:00pm for 7:30pm)
February Slimming World – Every Monday Two Sessions 5:30pm & 7:30pm St John’s Ambulance ‐ Every Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Mothers and Toddlers – Every Wednesday 9:30am – 11:00am Youth Club – Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm (This month 8th & 22nd) Other Events Parish Council Meeting – Thursday 1st ‐ 7:00pm – 9:00pm Coffee Morning – Thursday 22nd ‐ 10:30am – 12:00pm Film Night – Limehouse Golem (15) – Friday 23rd (Doors open at 7:00pm for 7:30pm)
March Slimming World – Every Monday Two Sessions 5:30pm & 7:30pm St John’s Ambulance ‐ Every Tuesday 7:30pm – 9:00pm Mothers and Toddlers – Every Wednesday 9:30am – 11:00am Youth Club – Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30pm (This month 8th & 22nd) Other Events Coffee Morning – Thursday 29th ‐ 10:30am – 12:00pm Film Night – Victoria and Abdul (PG) – Friday 23rd (Doors open at 7:00pm for 7:30pm)
CONTACT NOS. Slimming World: Rachel Everett ‐ 07546 236515, St. Johns Ambulance: Peter Taylor ‐ 01366 324558, Mothers & Toddlers: Cheryl Nadin‐Hurley – 07500 833671, Youth Club: Stacey Beecham 07825 875628 Film Night: ‐ Kevin 01366 387555 or Val 01366 388909 General Enquires: 01366 388909 or 07826 216285 Also keep in touch through
website www.hilgayvillagehall.co.uk email [email protected] Hilgay Village Hall
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Hilgay Village Hall Working for the Community
Forthcoming Films for 2018 January - April
Friday 26th January HAMPSTEAD (12A) An American widow (Diane Keaton) finds unexpected love with a man (Brendan Gleeson) living wild on Hampstead Heath when they take on the developers who want to destroy his home. “Overall, Hampstead is a cute, entertaining comedy, if rather shallow, exploring the relationship of two older characters with a fascinating backdrop of events. It creates a warm feeling through the cinematography and script, highlighting the importance of not caring about one’s image.” With Brendan Gleeson, Diane Keaton & Simon Callow
Friday 23rd February LIMEHOUSE GOLEM (15) From the novel by Peter Ackroyd. In high Victorian London, a newly promoted police inspector, John Kildare, is charged with investigating a gruesome series of Ripper‐type killings in the East End, attributed to a terrifying "golem", a monster from Judaic mythology. Kildare narrows down the possible candidates to 4: Karl Marx, George Gissing, the cross‐dressing music‐hall star Dan Leno, and an unsuccessful playwright and journalist called John Cree, who is dead, apparently poisoned by his wife Lizzie. As Lizzie stands to hang for the murder, Kildare works furiously to prove her innocence. Friday 23rd March VICTORIA AND ABDUL And finally, what will undoubtedly be the huge hit of the season. The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. The two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity.
Friday 27th April MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (12A) Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this new version of Agatha Christie’s novel, in which the Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot finds himself stranded on a snowbound train in company with thirteen strangers and a corpse. There cannot be a person in the world who does not know the outcome, so the fun will be watching a cast of top‐notch performers including Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and many more go through their paces.
Page 3 Hilgay Village Hall – Hire Charges
All hire charge rates include heating, lighting and catering facilities
To book the hall, please ring Val on 01366 388909
Village Hall Management Committee
David Barrington Home: 01366 388 909 Mobile: 07826 216 285
Val Barrington Home: 01366 388 909
Graham Carter Home: 01366 385 063 Mobile: 07841 715 464
Suzanne Carter Home: 01366 385 063 Mobile: 07841 715 465
Vic Martin Home: 01366 380 211
Kevin Parr‐Burman Home: 01366 387 555
Angela Parr‐Burman Home: 01366 387 555
Should you want further information on the up and coming events or anything to do with Hilgay Village Hall please ring either 01366 388 909 or 07826 216 287.
If you would like to receive the Village Hall Newsletter by email please go onto the Villahe hall website at www.hilgayvillagehall.co.uk and subscribe.
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Hilgay Riverside Academy
Children of Hilgay and Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academies have wrapped and filled shoeboxes with gifts to send to children in poverty this year. Pictured here with Head Teacher, Mrs Sarah Turner, are the children who took part and gave generously to the appeal, with some of the many boxes being sent via the charity Samaritan's Purse. Over 40 boxes have been given through the schools and the community, co‐ordinated by Parent Governor of the schools. Kit King
. Pictured from left: Back row ‐ Mrs Turner, Leo.E, Leo.D, Joely, Matilda & Petra. Middle row ‐ Archie, Noah, Bethany, Nikolas, Maisie, Caitlin, Ruby, Erin & Ralph. Front row ‐ Daniel.P, James, Ronnie, Lucy, Max, Daniel.H, Harry & Theo.
Hilgay Riverside Academy – Head Teachers Report
As some of you may already know, we are in the process of having two new classrooms built. The old Horsa Hut, which many past pupils will remember as the school canteen as well as being a space for Collective Worship and PE lessons in poor weather, has been taken down and the new classrooms built behind the main school. We will be holding an open evening for local people and past pupils once the work is completed.
We have enjoyed a busy term so far with many fun learning activities as part of our topic: Weird World. Our younger children have been to Banham Zoo and have learnt about animals and their babies. The older children have learnt about tsunamis, volcanoes and earthquakes and they have enjoyed simulating these natural events on a small scale in their classroom.
Since half term, we have made weekly visits to the church for our Collective Worship led by Father James. We are fortunate to have a new teacher, Mrs Molnar, who is able to play the organ which has been delightful to hear!
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Christmas is always a busy time of year. We gave two performances of The Bossy King, a nativity story performed with acting and singing. The 15th will take us to Hunstanton’s Princess Theatre to watch the Pantomime, Cinderella (oh yes it will!) On the 18th we will once again be at the Church for our Christingle service with Father James Mather, parents and friends.
We currently have vacancies for school governors – please get in touch if you would like further details.
School Governors
Have you ever considered becoming a school governor and supporting the staff and pupils at our village schools? We have vacancies and the Academy Trust would like to hear from anyone who might be interested in making an application.
Further details are available from; Jacqueline McCamphill Governance, 26 St. Thomas Place, Cambridgeshire Business Park, Ely, CB7 4EX. www.demat.org.uk.
Tel. 01353 644062 or email [email protected]
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Friends of Hilgay Riverside Academy
Christmas Bingo Night – 17th November We would like to thank all those who came to our very successful Christmas Bingo Night. You all seemed to have a good time and we managed to raised £377 that will go towards the purchase of much needed equipment for the school. Once again a big thank you. Stacey Beecham
Christmas Fair – 3rd December Thank you to everyone who supported our Hilgay Friends Christmas Fair , it was a wonderful Day with a true Christmas atmosphere, we raised £668 profit from the day and that will go towards a school Christmas party for the children and many trips and equipment next year.
Thank you all, for your continued support for our Village School.
Stacey Beecham
Hilgay Silver Band
TRAINING BAND
We have changed the name of the Youth Band to TRAINING BAND. The reason for this is to hopefully encourage more adults to learn to play. You don’t have to be a young person to learn to play as we have adults in the band who learnt to play in their adult years.
We will loan you an instrument to play and teach you to read music if you need it ALL FREE OF CHARGE.
If anyone is interested please phone Brian Doy on 01366 387630.
The Senior Band would welcome a drummer.
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Hilgay Good Companions
UP AND COMING EVENTS IN THE GOOD COMPANION’S HALL
January Club Meetings every other Thursday 2:00pm – 4:00pm (This month 4th & 18th) Bingo Every Tuesday – 7:30pm
February Club Meetings every other Thursday 2:00pm – 4:00pm (This month 1st & 15th) Bingo Every Tuesday – 7:30pm Coffee Morning – Saturday 3rd ‐ 9:30am – 11:00am
March Club Meetings every other Thursday 2:00pm – 4:00pm (This month 1st, 15th & 29th) Bingo Every Tuesday – 7:30pm Coffee Morning – Saturday 31st ‐ 9:30am – 11:00am
CONTACT NOS. June Fleming 01366 388 158,
All Saints Church, Hilgay
NEW service times – as from 3rd December 2017 Sunday Services will start at 9:30am The Parish of Hilgay with Ten Mile Bank is now part of a group of parishes with Downham Market and Stradsett. Pastoral Care and Worship Father James Mather ssc ‐ 01366 382187 Father Alan Davies – 01553 810675
Access to All Saints Church Because of the recent theft and vandalism, we regret that this village’s church is now kept locked when unattended Key Holders (not 24hr) – 01366 387 988 and 01366 387 630
Hilgay Vintage Show – August 4th & 5th Enquires for Stall Holders please ring Peter Bates on 01366 387 988
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Hilgay Methodist Church
Hilgay Methodist Church Sunday worship every Sunday 10am
Hilgay Carpet Bowls Club The Club now meet on Thursday afternoon – during the dark evenings at 2:00pm – 4:00pm Recently we won a Fours Tournament which was held at the Littleport Leisure Centre. We will be playing in a “Let’s Get Active League” in the New Year. Val Gooding
A Year in the life of a Village Chapel Hilgay Methodist Church was built to be a place of worship and a house of prayer. However during 2017, it has also been ……….. A Sporting Venue – home of Hilgay Carpet Bowls Club, A Meeting place for all ages, A “pop‐up” café , A Rehearsal space for DADs and the village school, A Dance Studio, A safe place for children to play and do all kinds of other activities, A party venue, including for our popular pancake party, A place for reflection on Remembrance Sunday, A place of celebration, transformed for a wedding. And now we are looking forward to Christmas.
Carol Service at Hilgay Methodist Church 6.30p.m. on Christmas Eve All ages welcome Collection in aid of Action for Children Hot drinks and light refreshments will be served after the service
Lesley Dent on behalf of Hilgay Methodist Church
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General Hilgay Matters
A meeting was held in Hilgay Village Hall on Tuesday 14th November to talk about Crime Prevention. Sargent Hemeter and P.C. Smith from Downham Market Police Station attended along with 48 members of the public.
The police talked to the audience about recent crime and assured them that compared to a lot of villages, Hilgay has a low crime rate with no new reports of burglary reported last month. In the last two months there have been 25 calls for police to come to Hilgay consisting of alcohol, mental health, firework and road parking related issues.
However, there have been some burglaries this year and the police advised us on various ways to protect our property.
They took questions from the audience and left us with leaflets and stickers and a re‐assurance that all reported crime would be followed up.
People who were interested in starting up a “Neighbourhood Watch” scheme left their email addresses and will be having another meeting later to hopefully set this up. Cllr Jane Heatrick
The following Saturday Nigel Congdon attended a meeting at Downham Market police station to discuss the setting up of a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Hilgay. Should you want to know more please contact Nigel Congdon on 07798 700561
Street Lighting In the next edition of the Riverside News it is hoped that a map showing the Parish Councils Street lights will be included.
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Ten Mile Bank Village Hall
Events in Ten Mile Bank Village Hall Carpet Bowls – every Friday night at 7:00pm
To book the Village Hall for your, Birthday Party, Anniversary Party, Children’s Party, Club Meeting, Training Course, Coffee Morning, Craft Fair or any other event please contact:
Jill Field 1, Watersmeet, Church Road, Ten Mile Bank 01366 377 640
All rates include heating, lighting and catering facilities
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy – Head Teachers Report
Our little school is full of fun and learning! Our oldest children have enjoyed an Animal Encounter when exotic creatures were brought into school as part of our Weird World topic. Parents have joined us for two Family Cafes: the first was based on Stick Man with the children using their maths skills to create their own stick men and the second a glittery afternoon of Christmas decoration making. We have raised money for Children in Need with a spotty and sparkly non‐uniform day and a bake sale with cookies and cakes baked by the children. We have visited the church twice this term. Firstly, for our harvest festival and secondly, to lay a poppy wreath on behalf of the parish for Remembrance Day.
KS2, with their team mates from Hilgay, have taken part in various sports events including cross country; badminton and a hockey festival. Archie (TMB: Year 3) and Maisy (Hilgay: Year 3) are through to the next round for cross country – well done to them both!
Christmas is always a busy time of year. We gave two performances of The Magical Jigsaw, a nativity story performed with acting and singing. The 15th will take us to Hunstanton’s Princess Theatre to watch the Pantomime, Cinderella (oh yes it will!) On the 18th we will once again be at St.Marks Church for our Christingle service with Father James Mather, parents and friends.
We currently have vacancies for school governors – please get in touch if you would like further details.
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Friends of Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy
Halloween Disco We would like to thank everyone who came to our Halloween Disco and to let you know we made £160 on the night. Jessica Rolph Christmas Craft Fair
The Friends stall was well visited by all who came to the Christmas Craft Fair. The Friends of Ten Mile Bank would like to thank all who purchased sweets, played on the tombola or purchased Raffle tickets. We will be pulling the raffle at the school play on the 13th of December . We would like to thank everyone for the kind donations and support over the last year and have several great things in the pipe line for next year from a Bingo Night in January to a Valentine cookie sale in February and a Pamper night in March. More information to come, so watch the Village notice board.
Jessica Rolph Chair of Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy.
St Mark’s Church, Ten Mile Bank
Church Services – 2nd and 4th Sunday in every month, starting at 11:00am Easter Service – 25th March at 11:00, followed by and Easter Egg Hunt with light refreshments, all welcome
Throughout 2017 Ten Mile Bank village have successfully raised money in community events, this includes a well‐attended Easter egg hunt unfortunately some eggs were never found. Summer came along and another chance for a cake stall with the friends of the school after fours hours it was completely sold out. In the autumn we organised a traditional Harvest Family Service, followed by our local people's generous donation of farming produce auctioned by Father Alan Davies. Thank you to all the ladies for their hard work baking cakes and continuing to support us. Coming to the end of the year, we have joined forces with The Riverside Academy and the Village Hall Committee to put together a well‐received Food and Craft Fair. As always our Christmas Eve Carol service is the most exciting event of the year, with Santa's surprise visit.
Bernadette Lyons
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Parish Council Meetings
Dear Residents, Agendas for the meetings are usually posted the previous Friday, and are available on the Ten Mile Bank village website (www.tenmilebank.co.uk). If any resident would like to be sent a copy by email of the Agenda when it is issued, and or the Minutes, please email the Clerk at [email protected]. Thank you, Judith Taylor
The next meetings are as follows Thursday 11th January 2018 – Ten Mile Bank Village Hall – 7:00pm Thursday 1st February – Hilgay Village Hall – 7:00pm Thursday 1st March – Ten Mile Bank Village Hall – 7:00pm
Hilgay and Ten Mile Bank Allotments
The Parish Council provides allotments in the centre of Hilgay, available to all residents of the combined parish. Vacancies arise at unpredictable intervals, so if any resident is interested in going on the waiting list, please contact either:
Councillor Peter Bates on 01366 387988, or the Parish Clerk Judith Taylor on 01366 500722, [email protected].
Elizabeth Truss MP
Will be visiting Hilgay with Ten Mile Bank Parish on Friday 9th March 2018 at 6pm in Hilgay Village Hall for an Open Surgery to which all residents are invited.
For further details, please contact the Parish Council Clerk, Judith Taylor, either by email [email protected] or by phone on 01366 500722
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Hilgay & Ten Mile Bank Parish Councillors
Name Telephone email Hilgay Ward Alan Holmes ‐ Chairman 01366 380 606 [email protected] Peter Bates 01366 387 988 Graham Carter 01366 385 063 [email protected] Annabel Charlesworth 01366 377 218 [email protected] Gillian Harris [email protected] Jane Heatrick 01366 387 953 [email protected] Vic Martin 01366 380 211 [email protected] Ten Mile Bank Ward Elaine Hall ‐ Vice Chair 07979 846 755 [email protected] Peter Carter 01366 387 687 Ryan Coogan 07979 080 131 [email protected] Peter Dornan 07484 841 066 [email protected] Tony Hall 07900 518 153 [email protected] Ray Houghton 01366 377 605 [email protected]
Parish Council Staff Colin Wills – Maintenance Officer 01366 377 743 or 07760 390 848 Judith Taylor ‐ Clerk 01366 500 722 [email protected]
Committees Finance & Resources Alan Holmes (Chair), Ryan Coogan, Vic Martin Planning Policy Elaine Hall (Chair), Graham Carter, Peter Dornan, Jane Heatrick
Working Groups Allotments Peter Bates, Tony Hall, Elaine Hall Footpaths Gillian Harris , Tony Hall, Elaine Hall Records Alan Holmes, Vic Martin War Memorial Refurbishment/2018 Armistice Commemoration Peter Bates, Tony Hall, Ray Houghton
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Hilgay Feoffee Charity
APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS
Hilgay Feoffee Charity offers Apprenticeship Grants to persons living in the Parish of Hilgay and Ten Mile Bank.
The grants are available for the purchase of tools, books, equipment or uniform required for Starting Work, Apprenticeships, Training Schemes or Higher Education
If you wish to be considered for a grant, please write for an application form from the Clerk to the Charity
Mr A J Hall, Windrush, Church Road, Ten Mile Bank Downham Market PE38 0EJ
Or send an email to
The Trustees meet every four months
Applications will be considered by the Trustees at their next meeting
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Conditions of Application
Grants are available to all persons aged 16 or over
Applicants must live in the Parish of Hilgay, including Ten Mile Bank
Applicants must have been on a course or in training for a period of at least three months
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that their training or course is being accomplished in a satisfactory manner
Previous applicants can apply to continue their courses or training
Grants cannot be used for tuition fees or travel costs
Hilgay Feoffee Charity is registered with the Charity Commissioners No. 208898
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Features & Adverts
Can you help Healthwatch Norfolk? Have your say on your children’s NHS dental care!
Healthwatch Norfolk (www.healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk) are doing a project about NHS dental services for children and young people (anyone under the age of 18) in West Norfolk and would like to hear from parents/guardians!
To understand more about the dental services that are being used, how accessible these are and the experiences of services for children, Healthwatch Norfolk would like you to answer a short anonymous survey.
The people who make decisions about health and social care in Norfolk have to listen to you, through them and they are here to influence the way NHS services are planned and delivered. Your answers can help make a difference.
Follow the link for more information about why they are doing this, how your stories help and to complete this short survey: bit.ly/RiversideWNDental
What on earth? The item from the last issue was a Barge Horn. Peter has a new picture for us this issue. Can you guess what it was used for? Send your answers to:
‘What on earth’, Cornerways, West End, Hilgay, PE38 0HZ.
Turn To Ted Dents of Hilgay Farm Shop, Friendly, Hardworking, Handyman, Gardener, Garden Centre and Fishery. DIY Steels Drove, West Fen, Hilgay, Downham Market, £13 per hour, (1 hr min) Norfolk, PE38 0QH. No job too Small or Large Tel: 01366 385661 Fax: 01366 385668 07967 796992
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Features & Adverts cont:
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Every Monday evening 7:30pm at Hilgay Village Hall. Currently half price joining fee! Only £9.95 on your first night and £4.95 every week after. Contact Rachel on 07546 236515 / [email protected] with any queries and for the latest joining offers.
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