Village Link November 2013

Grimston, Roydon, Congham and Pott Row Village Link November 2013

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3 Diary for November 2013

Sun. 3rd All Saints Day Holy Communion 10.30am Methodist Service 10.30am Pott Row. Mon. 4th Mobile Library visits Grimston & Pott Row Grimston Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm @ Village Hall

Tues. 5th Home Group 2.30pm at 62, Lynn Road, Grimston and 7.30pm at 1, Low Road, Roydon. Thur. 7th Home Group – 3.00pm at 8, Lynn Road, Grimston. Fri 8th Mobile Library visits Roydon & Congham. Sun. 10th 3rd Sunday before Advent. Holy Communion 8.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Grimston. Methodist Service 10.30am Pott Row. Sat. 16th Good Companions meeting 2.30pm @ Village Hall. Sun. 17th 2nd Sunday before Advent. Holy Communion 8.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Grimston. Celebration of Life 3pm. Methodist Service 10.30am Pott Row. Mon. 18th Mobile library visits Grimston & Pott Row. Tues. 19th Home Group 2.30pm at 62 Lynn Road, Grimston and 7.30pm at 1, Low Road, Roydon. Thur. 21st Home Group – 3.00pm at 8, Lynn Road, Grimston. Sun. 24th Christ the King. Holy Communion 8.00am Morning Prayer 10.30am Grimston. Methodist Service 10.30am Pott Row. Fri. 29th Fourvilles Quiz Night – 7.30pm at the Village Hall.

A Celebration of Life

A time to Gather in Church to remember therapeutic to have this opportunity to light those who are and have been precious to a candle or write the names on a leaf on us. We invite all to share in this occasion, the remembrance tree in memory of loved when we can remember the good times ones. shared with our loved ones and to be able This year the guest speaker is Janet Barrow to emaphthise with one another. It might be from Heacham Church, who at one time reflecting on moments of sadness and pain, was a missionary. recent or distant and for some a time to We welcome everyone to join us on reflect on similar experiences. Sunday 17th November at 3pm It has been for some in previous years in St Botolph’s. Tea and cake afterwards.

4 5 Fourville Players

A big thank you to everybody that Talking of tradition our annual panto supported our race night and bingo a this year is Rapunzel 2: back to the great night was had by all and we tower. It’s a very fun script with lots hope to do it again in the near of audience participation so come future!! along and boo the baddies and cheer On Friday 29th November The the goodies!! Fourville Players will be having a quiz Performances are Wed 4th Dec to night at 7.30 at the village hall. Teams Sat 7th Dec at 7.30pm with a matinee of up to 4 people cost £5 and you on the Saturday at 2.30. Tickets can can book by calling Emma on be booked from Emma on the above (01485)609036. number or from Elsegood Family As is tradition at our events please Butchers. bring your own drinks and nibbles! Tickets are priced at £5 adults and £4 concs, we look forward to seeing you there...... Oh Yes We Do!

From the October edition of The Church Times THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH Committed to Growth House-for-Duty (plus part stipend) Associated Priest

We wish to appoint an be willing to engage with childre’s enthusiastic Priest to work activities & in schools, collaboratively with the Priest in have a heart for sensitive pastoral Charge, across 7 parishes, in the care & a sense of humour. rural benefices of Gayton and Closing date: 11 November Grimston near King’s Lynn. Interviews: 26/27 November We are seeking a priest who will; be flexible and at ease with a variety of styles of worship,

6 7 More Greenfingers’ Show Winners Novice circular class, Sue Willis, who Rector’s Cup for Handicrafts Pat Watts. won the Parish Council Cup. The George Lake Cup (Painting / Home Produce: Jam, Lemon Curd, Sculpture) A. Williams. Cheese Straws, Sausage Rolls, Children (under 7): Plate of Blackberries Gingerbread, Victoria Sandwich all won Jensen Fox, by Jean Battson. Plasticine model Ben Whitmore, Jam Tarts, Fruit scones, Muffins, Biscuits, Jungle Mask J. Fox. Cookies all won by Callum Garbutt. Children (8-16) Vase of Garden Flowers Fatless Sponge, Chocolate Cake Alana Fox, Marjorie Peach. Garden in a Seed Tray Owen Burge, Chutney E. Godsall, Jungle Mask A.Fox. Piccalilli J. Haywood, The Margaret Pomeroy Cup for 7 and Cheese Scones Pat Watts, under won by J. Fox for his Plate of Fruit Cake Ann Nicholson, Blackberries. Decorated Cupcakes Abigail Simms, The Sheridan Cup for 8-16 year olds Novice Shortbread Sheelah Davis, who presented to Owen Burge (Garden in a won the Chairman’s Shield for Novice Seed Tray). Class. Children’s Photography: Favourite Toy, The Bell Cup (Best in Home Produce, Eleanor Simms, Gingerbread), The Roland Pomeroy Guess What, E.Simms, Salver (Highest Points) and The Friends’ All Creatures Great and Small, Jake Cup (Highest Points non-Horticultural) Harvey. were all presented to J. Battson. The Secretary’s Cup for Best in section Handicrafts: Tapestry Pat Watts, won by Jake Harvey. Hand-made card Mae Greig, Adult Photography: Trains, Boats and Jewellery Mary Roper, Planes, Martin Sewell; Knitted /Crochet item Jan Nunn, Gates and Doorways, M. Sewell; Soft Toy M. Roper. Bloomin’ Marvellous, Wendy Lake. The Painting Sue Barlow, Committee’s Trophy for Best in section Sculpture A. Williams. won by Martin Sewell.

Thank You A big thank you from Amanda Fletcher for the kind hearted villagers who searched for her black and white cat which has been found safe and sound.

This Month’s Cover Pictures Front cover the new doors of St. Botolph’s (funded by The Friends) Back cover Pink Footed geese over Grimston.

8 9 Apologies to the Fen and Allotment Trust for leaving their notices out of the October issue. Many thanks to the people, shops and pubs that kindly posted notices around the villages for me.

Thinking of becoming self employed or starting a business?

Thanks to additional funding from New dates are 11th November – Enterprise Norfolk and King’s Lynn West Planning Your Business Norfolk Borough Council, extra 18th November – Is it for me? workshops have been added to the 2nd December – Building Your Business programme of free business start-up Idea workshops. 9th December – Planning your Business The service also enables residents to This service includes practical, receive free 1:1 support and mentoring informative workshops, covering all the to give new businesses every chance of points that you need to consider in success. becoming self employed or setting up For full details please visit your own business. It also gives you the http://www.tchc.net/services/busines opportunity to discuss your questions s-start-up-support/business-support and ideas with an experienced business or to book a place call 01923 698 474 adviser. or email [email protected].

Christmas Shopping Evening 29th November Holly Meadows PTA is hoping to hold a Christmas Shopping Evening On 29th November. If you would be interested in having a stall please contact [email protected] or contact the school on 01485 600241. We will be charging £5 per stall and hope to start at 7pm.

CAROLINE’S CHRISTMAS BINGO In aid of The British Heart Foundation At The Anvil, Congham on Thursday, November 21st Eyes down at 7.30pm Donations of prizes for this would be welcomed.

10 11 GRIMSTON CRICKET CLUB

This year has been a fantastic season for we had to call in some younger players. the club. First and most importantly, we The whole event ran very smoothly have attracted many new players to the helped by the splendid summer club and they have had a very positive weather. effect bringing new skills and support to The weekend matches were all friendlies, assist the club and help it grow. mostly on Sundays, and had a mixed In total 40 players turned out for the result with early season defeats giving club this year and we never fielded a way to mid and end of season victories. team of less than 11 the whole season. All round about half the matches were It has been great to see some of the won and half lost. There were some youngsters from the villages coming great bowling and batting efforts and through. There has also been a good much fun was had by all. number of older villagers either coming The club held a wonderful cricket festival back to the game or starting for the in mid-August and three teams competed first time which is marvellous. If you are in a three way round robin ten over reading this and wanting to come back dash. The weather was glorious and with to cricket please come and see us next the meat for the barbecue generously season. supplied by the local butchers, it was a Secondly, the strength in numbers has great advert for village cricket. also improved the finances of the club. Much work and equipment is required From rock bottom we are getting into for the new season and any sponsorship shape for next season although there is and financial support would be most still a lot to do. welcome. I do believe having cricket in We have been helped by the Parish the village is a benefit not only to the Council and several sponsors such as cricketer but also to the whole feel to Congham Hall, John Wicks Caravans, the area giving a real feel of community. Leziate Drove Garage Ltd, DR Milton The Congham church fete (and World butchers and Elsegood butchers. The Snail Racing Championship) is held on the club would like to thank everyone who ground each year and several pub has all helped over the year. This season matches involving the Union Jack have we entered the over 40s midweek also been held on the ground. The cut league and finished a creditable third. It grass and pretty club house do add to was good to see so many over 40s the village setting. playing but more are welcome as often Tim Tilbrook

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Methodist Mardle Pott Row Methodist Church

DEVINE WORSHIP AT POTT ROW FOR NOVEMBER AT 10.30 AM. 3rd Nov, Rev. Catherine Dixon, Holy Communion 10th Nov, Mr Dudley Pickstone 17th Nov, to be arranged by local Methodists 24th Nov, Mrs Hazel Miles

Coffee morning will be on Thursday 14th November at 10.30 am at 32 Chapel Road. Christmas lunch will be on Thursday 21st November at 12 noon.

Spotty Pig Farm

We would like to thank everybody for your overwhelming support for Spotty Pig Farm over the past year. Our venture has been so successful that we have had to temporarily close the farmshop until we are able to re-stock in the new year. We are looking forward to welcoming you all back again next year. Watch for the new advert. Theresa & James Norfolk Churches Trust Yes, I did it! The sponsored cycle ride for the Norfolk Churches Trust on 14th September. The system worked; and I should like to express my deep appreciation to both Mr Coleman and young Mr Curl for making it possible, one for fixing my knee and the other for helping to fix my bicycle. Finally, many thanks to all the generous people of the village, local businesses, churches, chapel and the bowls club, whose sponsorship made the effort really worth while. Bill Hone

POTT ROW CHAPEL TREE FESTIVAL. Christmas Trees will be on display Sunday. 2.0pm till 4.0pm again this year. With Stalls of Plus Refreshments both days Gifts,Books,Cakes and a Raffle CAROL SERVICE. Sunday 8th at 6.30 Times are Friday & Saturday 6th & 7th pm Led by JACKIE AUSTIN December 10.00am till 4.0pm We hope to see you there.

14 15 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Update.

The Trust held its Annual Meeting at services have been reorganised across King’s Lynn Town Hall in September. the East of England and the Trust 2012 -2013 proved to be a testing year participated in the setting up of a new at a time of major change in the NHS. regional trauma network. What they did well. In my role as governor I attend 5 No hospital acquired cases of MRSA council meetings a year which include Reduced cases of C Diff Directors, Non-Executive Directors, Met all cancer targets Trust members and the General Public. Exceeded national waiting time targets My main interest is to maintain a good Achieved National Stroke targets experience for patients and their Reduced the time spent in hospital. families who attend QEH. To uphold What did not go so well? Failed to achieve the A&E waiting time target. this I attend the Patient Experience Poor CQC report in January, which led to a committee meetings and I took part in review of services and the Patient Led Assessment of the staffing. (A report is still pending on the latest Clinical Environment (PLACE) visit.) End of year overspend. inspections. I am also involved in The Trust’s immediate aim is to inspecting the Out Patient areas. continue to be the preferred hospital Reports are collated and presented to for local people, providing easily the Trust. Governors also attend available emergency and specialist Patient Participation Groups at services. They intend to work with GPs some GP surgeries. This is a useful and other users to provide a service communication vehicle between which meets the needs of the local governors and the public; often any population and find ways of improving misunderstandings or good/bad efficiency. experiences can be ironed out at these All NHS organisations have been meetings. A report is then presented tasked with making year on year to the Patient Experience Committee savings while improving quality and and the Governors Council. availability. To this end Pathology Pat Watts

Latest News on the Incinerator as we go to press;

The Government funding of £169m towards the project, has been withdrawn.

16 17 Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

Tuesday 26th November 2013, he is not monitoring birds locally he 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred loves nothing better than to go to Heart Convent School, Swaffham. some far-flung birding paradise with his camera. Access and parking from Sporle Be assured, this will be an Road. Please come along to this entertaining talk from Down Under. illustrated talk by Allan Hale, entitled: Visitors most welcome. Admission A Taste of Oz Birding in Queensland £2 on the night if you are not a and Northern Territory Allan Hale is NarVOS member. For more well known around Norfolk as a information about this meeting or public speaker on bird-related topics. NarVOS call, Allan is a NarVOS member and when Ian Black on 01760 724092

Christmas Bazaar In Aid Of Tapping House. There will be a Christmas Bazaar at Flitcham Community Centre on Saturday November 30th 9.30 am till 2.30 pm. A large assortment of hand crafted bespoke Christmas Gifts will be available, made by village people and their friends. There will also be a New-To-You Bric-a-Brac stall, tombola and raffle. Homemade seasonal refreshments will be served by ladies dressed in Victorian costume. Everyone is most welcome!!

Friends of St Botolph’s present THE NORFOLK COAST FROM THE AIR A film by Mike Page, narrated by Roy Waller Enjoy a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the stunning coastline of Norfolk. Thursday, November 14th At 7.30p.m. St Botolph’s Church, Grimston PE32 1BQ £5 on the door, members £4, including refreshments.

Well Done!! Friends of St Botolph’s once again had a successful & enjoyable evening with an illustrated talk on “The Railway fromLynn to Fakenham” given by Richard Adderson. Ninety people attended and £378 was raised. Well Done!! to Debbie Craven from Chequers Road for completing the Gt North Run in 2hrs 13mins.

18 19 Greenfingers October Report The meeting started with the difficulties, they also received a cheque presentation of a cheque, thanks to the for £350. villagers support and the generosity of Making the most of your veggie plot so many people, we were able to attracted a full meeting, Charlotte increase our donation to charity to Philcox spoke with such knowledge £700; £350 each to the Cycling and enthusiasm making it an evening to Paramedics and to Morley House. remember Charlotte introduced Mr Carl Sharpe representing Cycling herself as a Lecturer, Broadcaster and Paramedic, accepted the cheque from Writer and manages a large vegetable Charles and told us about their work. plot for a client. She was well versed in They have, at present, two bicycles the subject and passed on extremely which carry life saving equipment and useful advice. Charles gave a well can reach anywhere in the town in 2 earned vote of thanks. 1/2 minutes. The club's contribution Plant of the month winners were; will help purchase a small E.C.G. 1st Kath Evison and 2nd Margaret machine. They receive no government Gladman. funding, relying purely on public The next meeting on November 12th support. Mr Sharpe sent his is the A.G.M. Membership fees are due appreciation and thanks to you all. The for 2014, £10 for each member. The lady from Morley House was unable to guest speaker for the evening will be attend, Morley House is a local charity Graham Benefer on Bonsai. which supports children with learning

British Heart Foundation I manage your local British Heart Last year our shops across the Foundation Furniture and Electrical country raised over £15 million. store. You may be aware that the BHF is the nation’s leading heart We provide a free collection service charity in providing research, for unwanted furniture and electrical education and patient care in the items and we also offer a house fight against heart and circulatory Clearance service. disease - the UK`s number one Karen Samain killer.

Baptism at St Andrew’s Church, Congham on 29th September 2013 of Charlie Michael WiOliam Grange.

20 21 Stopping the incinerator

Those promoting the incinerator Template letters can be downloaded hoped to ignore West Norfolk’s from www.klwin.com or voters and press ahead regardless. www.farmerscampaign.org Thankfully there are good people who do not ‘roll over’ that easily. If you compose your own letter it is Many individual letters to Eric Pickles better than using a standard one. By played a crucial part in taking the making an effort to write and planning decision out of Norfolk encouraging others to do the same County Council’s control. everyone can make a worthwhile difference. If enough people make a similar Please write to: The Rt Hon Owen effort again it could be enough Paterson MP, House of Commons, to finally defeat the incinerator. London SW1A 0AA. Nick Boles Planning Minister, DCLG, Eland We need to persuade Government House, Bressenden Place, London, ministers to act. SW1E Environment Secretary Owen It is worth copying in local MPs Paterson needs to be persuaded to Henry Bellingham and Elizabeth withdraw the taxpayer subsidy for Truss: House of Commons, London, the incinerator. This subsidy is the SW1A0AA only thing making the ‘Willows’ Sending letters is essential. incinerator attractive for the County Council. Without it there will be little The 2013 Christmas Market is on 7th reason for them continuing with the December 9am till 4:30pm at most expensive option for 25 years. Fairgreen Farms, Middleton, PE32 The Planning Minister Nick Boles also 1RN needs persuading, in his case, not to Mike Knights Vice Chairman KLWIN award planning permission. Email [email protected] Tel: 01553 840640

ROCK SOLID YOUTH CLUB OUR PROGRAMME FOR NOVEMBER

For Children age 10years upward. (Games & group fun) 7.30 to 9.pm Every Friday at the Pott Row Chapel 22nd; CRAFT (making for 8th; SURPRISE! (Alice & Clarissa Christmas) It would be great to see are planning) you there! 15th; KNEELING WITH JESUS 29th; SHARED MEAL (at Ellen & Charles)

22 23 HOLLY MEADOWS This month’s entry comes to you from forward to seeing them rise to the the fireside at Holt Hall in North challenge of this responsible role. Norfolk! Here on residential (not on In school we have enjoyed a lovely holiday) with our Year 6 pupils and Harvest celebration and an opportunity three of my staff, I am appreciating the for the children to share their value of spending time away with the knowledge gained about healthy eating. children and colleagues. It is always lovely to see the church full We learn such a lot about them and we and hopefully William and Margaret hope that the challenges of being away Howard would have been proud of our from home helps them to develop skills coping skills without them! In the of independence, self-control and sporting world we won the cross problem solving that they will take back country (with a number of brilliant to school to use for the rest of the performances that contributed to the year. As part of their studies here, they overall team score) and we put out an have been challenged to work well as amazing squad for the North Wootton teams and to take a turn at being the football tournament in which the boys “Coordinator” for the group. Shelter showed great sportsmanship AND building, drumming chants, shape plenty of skill against a strong line up making with a loop of string in from other schools. blindfolds and directing their Our Reception children are now blindfolded peers through obstacles settled in and we are so proud of how without speaking are just some of the they have learnt what school is all tasks they have taken on with about so quickly. We have welcomed enthusiasm and determination. Mrs Williamson into our school to We have been impressed with their cover Mrs Gore-Rowe’s secondment support of each other and their and we are very pleased to have such a resourcefulness. We are looking great addition to our staff. forward to seeing them work on the Parents have been pleased to join Mrs river, tracking its progress from its Williams for a cup of coffee and a chat source to its mouth. As a result of the about what is going well and “Even team building exercises we have better if...” issues and these are all pleasure in appointing four new helping us to work together for the ambassadors: Samuel Partridge, benefit of the children. Wishing you all Harrison Tuck, Phoebe Claxton, Ellie the best for the run up to Christmas Walpole and Mia Allen. These eight but not before we have had a break to children will join Nyah Onurlu and Elise recharge our batteries, dig out our Balmforth who were the first girls to be winter woollies and make sure the recognised for their ability to be calm, sledge is at the ready!! helpful and willing to help and support Rachael Williams, others, appointed back at school. We Headteacher, Holly Meadows School wish them all good luck and look

24 25 Grimston & District Good Companions On 21st of September, one minutes the Fourville Players for their time and silence was held to honour the passing effort in making the meeting so of three Club members: Mrs Till Smith, enjoyable. Thanks also to Margaret Mrs Edna Fletcher and Mr Henry Gladman for helping out with serving Leman, who will all be missed. the tea and working in the kitchen. Mrs Jan Wilson, Mrs Emma Whitmore Unfortunately Ann Matthews could not and Mrs Margaret Garrod all from the attend. Fourville Players, brought food and At the next meeting on Saturday 19th bingo paraphernalia with them. Emma October, Mrs Valerie Blackmur will called the bingo numbers, ably assisted present another Antiques Quiz and it by Jan, while Emma’s two very well- will surely be as entertaining as her behaved children played quietly behind previous one. Beryl and Stephen Watts the scenes. Four games were played, will be running a Bring & Buy stall in with prizes for a line and then full November and would appreciate house on each one, it was great fun. donations from members, but not A Harvest Festival tea consisting of hot perishable items. dogs, salad, coleslaw and tubs of If you would like to join the Good ketchup was served, followed by apple Companions Club for the over-60’s pie with icecream and cream. Along please contact Nick Smith on 01485 with tea or coffee came After Eight 600769 or Shirley Hone on 01485 mints. Altogether it was a delicious 600750. You would be most welcome afternoon tea! The Club members to come for a “taster”, before deciding would like to thank the members of if you would like to join the club.

Prayer for the Month Blessed are you loving Father, for all your gifts to us. Blessed are you for giving us family and friends, to be with us in times of joy and sorrow, to help us in days of need and to rejoice with us in moments of celebration. Father we praise you and your Son Jesus, who knew the happiness of family and friends and in the love of Your Holy Spirit. Blessed are you forever and ever. Amen.

Praying For You

If you would like church members to normally open each day until at least join you in your prayer for a concern 4pm. This month, church members will you have, you might like to note it be remembering in prayer the people down on a ‘prayer-leaf’ on the prayer who live in Philip Rudd Court and tree in Grimston Church, Chapel Road

26 27 Extract from July 1929 Parish Magazine. Grimston Garden Fete – Although the days preceding that fixed for the the Annual Garden Fete were somewhat unpromising, the day itself was one of the best. We were unfortunate again in clashing with the Massingham Sports, but otherwise we were most highly favoured. For the sake of those who look up these notes in years to come, let us chronicle the date, Saturday, the 15th June, and let us say at once that the financial result was very satisfactory, the receipts up to the end of the day being £42/1/3. As is always the case, however, other sums have already come in, either for articles sold, or as donations; one of these sums is 7/8, and another is 10/-. Perhaps the chief feature of the fete was the addition of three or four new Competitions-Houp-la, superintended by Mr. L. Perry and Mr/ S. Wilkinson; a fish pond, provided by Mrs. J. R. Steward; Needle-threading, managed by Miss Woodwark, and a very effective Drawing Competion managed by Mr. B. Ritson. Other competions included Clock Golf, managed by Messrs. Robert Coe and A. Blake. Bowling managed by Mr. R. H. Spragg, and Croquet by Messrs. H. Ash and W. Berry. In addition there was guessing the weight of a cake, superintended by Mrs. Mason, guessing the name of a doll provided by Miss C. Linford, and a weighing machine run by Mr. A. F. Culham. Twice in the course of the afternoon, a very amusing Sketch was given to large audiences, the performers being Mrs Saunders, Mrs. Steppings, Mrs W. Lake, Miss Linford, Miss Marshall, Miss Ivy Hooks. There was an excellent show of goods on the various stalls, which were mainly arranged around the East Lawn, and under the beech tree. The Parish stall was in the hands of Mrs. A Elwes, Mrs. Spragg, Mrs. Ritson, and Mrs Barrett. Mrs. Goodall’s stall was attended to by Mrs. L. Perry and Mrs. Mrs. J. Phillippo; Miss Taylor’s stall was attended by Miss Taylor herself and Mrs. A. Pithers. The stall for toys and sweets was attended to by Miss H. Elwes, who provided the articles, and Miss Cresswell. The produce stall was in the hands of Messrs. G. Cross and G. Linford. There was also a stall for second hand books superintended by Mrs. A. Fox. The Jumble Sale fixed for 5 o’clock was organised by Mr. and Mrs. Culham.

28 29 30 31 NEWS IN GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON, AND CONGHAM Published on the last Saturday of every month (except August and February)

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ST. BOTOLPH’S CHURCH, GRIMSTON www.grimston.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row 601666 Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon 600612 P.C.C. Treas: Mr Roger Haywood, 9, Leziate Drove, Pott Row P.C.C. Sec: Mrs Jane Reeve, 22 Chapel Road, Pott Row

ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM www.congham.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mrs Hilary Scase, Little Congham House, Hillington Road 600650 Mrs Iris Baker, 5, The Walnuts, Grimston 600355 P.C.C. Treas: Mr Chris Sykes, Churchfield House, St. Andrew’s Lane P.C.C. Sec: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153

ALL SAINT’S CHURCH, ROYDON www.roydon.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24, Church Lane, Roydon 600388 Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon 600059 P.C.C. Treas: Mr/Mrs Martin Shackcloth, 27, Church Lane, Roydon 600586 P.C.C. Sec: Mrs Jackie Ludgater, 6, Rectory Close, Roydon 600353

CHURCH ORGANISATIONS WAHM Club: Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon 600612 Rock Solid (11+): Mr & Mrs Charles Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon 600612 Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston 600750 Bell Ringers: Mr Michael Harding, 49, New Roman Bamk, Terr. St. Clement 01553-828301

POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton 01553-676918 Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593 Steward: Mrs Janet Gunn, 98, Chapel Road 600274 Secretary: Mrs Beryl Watts, 32, Chapel Road 600593

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Traditional 4 star Holiday Cottage, Grimston Telephone numbers are as fromChris Hillington exch.Spragg (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553 Sl eeps 5, own parking for 2 cars, private garden Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 FenLeziate Lane, Pott Row Drove Garage Ltd KL-630579 Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison KL-630352 Long or short breaks available throughout year Baby Clinic: 1st Wednesday of the month01553-630999 1-2.30pm at Pott Row Methodist Chapel 600341 Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470 We lcome tray for guests Bowls Club:Specialising Mrs Daphne Parsons,in Service 3 Bracken and Maintenance Way, Grimston of Most types of Motor Vehicle 601492 1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton KL-636318 Cl ean and comfortable home with log burner, • MOT Testing While You Wait By Appointment Council (Borough of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-692722 Linen provided, BB Q , broadband. County •Councillors: Servicing Congham : John Dobson, Moat Cottage,Most Types Old Hunstanton of Petrol Hall & Diesel Vehicles534265 Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton 524217 C hildren over 7 welcome, but unsuitable for younger Cricket •Club: Air Mr Conditioning Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road,Leak Roydon Test & Re-Gas (Year Round) 601413 guests. Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham 520340, Grimston,• FaultPott Row, Code Roydon Reading, Mr Michael Pitcher, 59,Most Lynn Road,Makes Grimston Catered for 600421 Pets by arrangement. No smoking please. District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road 609255 • Tyres. Batteries. Wheel Balance Puncture Repairs Ideal base for cyclists, walkers, and Doctors’ Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341 birdwatchers. Fen & AllotmentYour Local Trust: M.O.T. Mrs Emma Testing Harvey, Station 86 Chapel Warm Road Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking.601307 Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383 For further details visit Football: Mr Allan Dungey,Open 8Monday Hawthorn to Avenue, Friday Grimston 8.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-12 noon 601279 www.latchcottage.com Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road 600127 Friends83, of LEZI St. Botolph’s:ATE DROVE, Mr Peter Coe, POTT Spring ROW, House, KING’S Candlestick LYNN, Lane, Grimston NORFOLK. PE32 1DD600337 Telephone Su e 07895 028 14 1 or Freya 07903 335 3 27 Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone 600750 Greenfingers: Mr Charles Fosgate, 6 Lansdowne Close, Gayton KL-636963 There is room for some more colour advertising: Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred’s, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629 Health Visitor: Mrs H. Sewell, Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road 601221 contact [email protected] Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael100’s Williams of Carpet, Vinyl, Karndean,600241 Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Claire Cook 8 BrackenAltro Way, Grimston& Laminate samples brought600626 Incy Wincy Mothers & Toddlers: Mrs Sally Panks, 6 Philipdirect Rudd Court to you... 600223 Little Sunshines: Becki Lawless c/o Grimston Village Hall 601596 Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew’s Lane 600559 Parish - FreeCouncil estimates Clerks: and planning Grimston: - Full Mr service John Missing, from 11 Back measuring Lane, Pott Row,through PE32 1BT to fitting 600875 Congham - Competitive: Mrs Kate Sayer, pricing Buttermere, to Lynnsuit Road, all tastes Hillington, PE31 6BJ 600825 Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, “0 Temple Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 3SQ KL-674382 and budgets Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101 or KL-691211 Community - Over Support 10 years Team experience, 0845-4564567 for expert rowdy behaviouradvice or 01953 424242 Public Rightsand knowledgeof Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon 600388 Residents - Domestic Assoc.: Mr Clareor Commercial de Whalley, 5 Chequers work Road,carried Grimston out 600391 Roydon- Additional Common: Norfolk Services Wildlife Trust: available, Mr Bill Boyd including 578745 Springwood Academy, King’s Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393 moving furniture, door trimming, uplift and Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630866 Women’sdisposal Institute: of Mrs previous Julie Manning, flooring 11 Rectory Close, Roydon 600930 Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440 Email: [email protected] Web: www.iperrinflooring.co.uk (OrganisationsTel: are 01485 invited 601360to send corrections Mob: 07872to this list 558163 where appropriate) 15 Stebbings Close, Grimston, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1DJ

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