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PARISH NEWS MIDDLETON CHURCH DISTRIBUTORS NEEDED CHRISTMAS FAYRE IN MIDDLETON SATURDAY, 30th NOVEMBER The Parish News is delivered free to MIDDLETON VILLAGE HALL households by a dedicated group of volunteers, many of whom have performed this service to 2pm - 4pm our community over a long period. Inevitably, there comes a time when they are no longer able to continue and new recruits are needed. TEA & CAKES USUAL STALLS, RAFFLE AND This is such a time and your support would be COMPETITIONS. much appreciated to help sustain the Parish News as a viable community newsletter. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT ST. MARY'S CHURCH, MIDDLETON. There are currently two routes without distributors. One covers the Hall Orchards HELP - PLEASE! area distributing 42 copies, although it would be CHURCHES possible to split this into two routes if we could find two volunteers. The other covers Walter GUIDE BOOKS Howes Crescent distributing 34 copies. A few weeks ago, Ken Matthews, We also expect soon to lose the services of a Churchwarden at All Saints’ North Runcton, distributor covering the Hill Road area with a was delighted to find, in a carrier bag on his circulation of 80 copies. Again, if there were front doorstep, three wonderful guide books two or more volunteers from that area the duties on Norfolk Churches. could be shared. Having asked many folk if they have any idea If you live in these areas of the village and who the kind person is who left the books, would be willing give an hour or so six times a Ken has yet to find him or her so he can thank year to distribute the Parish News to your them for the loan or gift of the books. neighbours, please call Gill Boon on 01553 840320 for more details. Please help if you can. If you are that kind person, please will you phone Ken on 01553 842265. and Runner Up was Bryan Parker. The winners of the afternoon Roll Up, obtaining the WEST highest score was Jim Grant and Arthur WINCH Massingham. BOWLS A special prize, slightly less in stature, was CLUB awarded to Geoff Nunn and Sandra Allen! Wendy Bull organised the raffle whose proceeds were for club funds; she also kindly donated the prize of a basket containing four Sadly, our bowling season ended when the bottles of wine. The lucky winner was Arthur Albert Victor players played the their last game Massingham. at on the 6th September. However, we finished on a high, beating them Our next event will be the Annual General 6-2. Not all of the final league positions have Meeting which will take place in the club been received, hopefully these will be available pavilion on Monday 7th October commencing in the next edition of your parish magazine. at 7.45pm. The end of season Roll Up and Fish 'n Chip Members, prospective members and anyone supper took place on Saturday 7th September. interested in bowls or joining our club are Club chairman David Bull welcomed members warmly invited to attend. A list is on the club to the event, and the President Ken Manning notice board for any member wishing to be arranged the bowling protocols. nominated to serve on the committee. During this meeting, plans put forward by the Thirty ends were played over 5 rinks in teams committee will be up for discussion by the of two bowling 3 woods each. A well deserved membership. break was taken at the half way stage when members enjoyed tea and biscuits served by The club annual dinner will be held at The Wendy Bull and Janet Nunn. Heron, Stowbridge on Friday 25th October, 7 for 7.30pm. Social Secretary, Wendy Bull will After the fish supper, Ken and David presented have menus available at the AGM and is the prizes to the winners of the annual cup already taking bookings. Singles competition. The winner was David Bull

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2 HARVEST SUPPER All Saints Church North Runcton Sports Club North Runcton Wednesday 23rd October Churchyard “Tidy Up” 2019 7:30pm Everybody can be very proud of the enormous amount of hard work put in over the Raffle and bar last three years to transform the churchyard. Tickets £10 each Hopefully, after this year, all that will be Phone Lynda: 01553 840553 required is a light annual trim. Ken: 01553 842265 If you are able to help “Tidy Up” the Raffle prizes and cooking apples will be churchyard to further enhance the setting of gratefully received. our beautiful Georgian Church, Churchwarden, Ken Matthews, will be very Look forward to seeing you all. pleased to see you.

During the morning, refreshments will be NORTH RUNCTON ART GROUP provided. This provides a welcome break and the opportunity for a “catch up” chat with other folk from the village. The date for the “Tidy Up” is: Saturday 12th October, 9.00 – Noon? If you are able to help, please give Ken a call on: 01553 842265 East Winch CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS Christmas Fair EXHIBITION & SALE This will be at the Village Hall on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30th & Saturday 23rd November SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER from 2 - 4pm 10.30am – 3.30pm

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FREE ENTRY AND FREE PARKING Last chance to book a stall for the fair! Nell will be away from mid October to mid FESTIVE REFRESHMENTS November, so if you would like a stall please let her know by early October! Please phone RAFFLE FOR CHRISTMAS HAMPER Nell 840814. Stalls are £5. For any enquiries, please contact Also required - a Father Christmas! Please Lyn on 07872 464004 will some brave soul volunteer. 3 Nar Valley GUTTERING SERVICES Ornithological Society NORFOLK (NarVOS) Guttering cleared, repaired and replaced from £35 Indoor meetings at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent School, . No job too small. Access and parking from Sporle Road. Free quotes. Fully insured. Orchids – Gypsies, Tramps and Local, friendly and reliable Thieves service. with Simon Harrap Contact Neill: Tuesday 29th October, 7.30pm Tel: 01485 572002 Simon Harrap is a writer, photographer and Mob: 07856 568433 wildlife garden centre owner, based near Holt. E-mail: [email protected] He leads birdwatching tours as well as botanical and nature trips. Simon has written many books and is an authority on wild flowers and orchids, in particular. This fascinating talk takes us into the mysterious world of British Wild Orchids. Susan Thompson Farmland Birds Hairdressing with Chris Knights Mobile Hairdresser Tuesday 26th November, 7.30pm Ladies, Gents and Children's Styling. Chris Knights is one of those people who you could say needs no introduction. Chris is a Half Pint Manor, Fairgreen. true countryman whose birding knowledge Please feel free to call on : 07818 894545 has come from close observation gained from his life as a farmer, successful wildlife film maker and award-winning photographer. MIDDLETON POST OFFICE & STORES Chris’s talks are always a joy. Station Road (Just off the A47) Middleton THE SHOP IS OPEN EVERY DAY: Visitors most welcome at these meetings. MON - FRI 7.30am-5.30pm/SATURDAYS 8am-12.30 Admission £2 on the night if you are not a AND SUNDAYS 9.00am-12 noon NarVOS member. For more information POST OFFICE IS OPEN about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black MON–FRI 8.00–5.30 & SATS 8.00–12.30 on 01760 724092. SUNDAYS CLOSED ���� MILK, BREAD, ROLLS, BUNS AND BISCUITS ���� NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES & BOOKS NORTH RUNCTON ���� FRESH ROLLS & PASTIES ���� WINES, BEERS AND SPIRITS PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES ���� CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO ���� GROCERIES, FROZEN FOODS & HOUSEHOLD GOODS Copies of the minutes from North Runcton Parish ���� COOL DRINKS AND ICE CREAMS Council meetings are available on the website: ���� FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES www.northrunctonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk. ���� PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ���� GREETING CARDS AND WRAPPING PAPER However, if you would like a paper copy sent in ���� CONFECTIONERY AND CRISPS the post then please contact Rachel Curtis – ���� PET FOODS ���� STATIONERY Clerk to North Runcton Parish Council ���� POST OFFICE & BANKING SERVICES, TOP-UPS ETC. Tel: 01553 673043. ���� DRY CLEANING SERVICE 4 Middleton Parish Council It was agreed to move the planters from the playing field to other locations within the Parish. Chairman's Report The reason being that on previous occasions By Mick Porter when the planters had been planted up the plants have been removed. It is hoped that in The Parish Council (PC) has agreed to proceed their new locations the planters will not be with a defibrillator, the funding for its purchase is vandalized. being arranged. The PC has agreed to fund the installation costs and as previously stated, Several parishioners have complained to the PC the defibrillator will be installed at the Village about the amount of straw being deposited on Hall. the roads and pavements in the Parish, unfortunately the PC have no powers to enforce The PC have been informed that the defibrillator the clean up. at the Golf Club would also be available to the general public. CAMEO CAFE CLOSES

The PC agreed to the cost of the Risk After 10 years of bringing local people Assessment for this year but will be looking at together, the Cameo Cafe is now closed. alternative ways of carrying out these assessments. The cafe’s name reflected its purpose: “Come And Meet Each Other” and the first session As in previous years the PC will purchase a was in May 2009. wreath for Remembrance Day. Councillor R Smith will attend the ceremony on behalf of the It was started by members of the Mothers’ PC. Union to provide a meeting point for villagers especially young mums who might feel The PC considered the letter from Highways isolated at home with young children. It was which asked if the PC could suggest hoped that they might call into the cafe for a any improvements to the A47 between drink and a chat before collecting children and the Hardwick Roundabout. Apart from from school. At first they struggled to meet the duelling the road, the only practical suggestion cost of hiring the hall but the MU diocesan was to install LED lighting, this would improve office gave a start up grant which was repaid the lighting and cast less shadows. in 2017. In August 2010 we started to share the It was agreed the PC would support a session with the short mat bowlers and garage/yard sale next year if there was sufficient donations from the bowling club paid half of interest. Anyone who would be interested in the rent. At this time visitors numbered taking part is asked to contact the Parish Clerk between 15 and 20 not including the bowlers. by email to: [email protected]. Over the years many of our regular visitors moved to live with family or sheltered The PC discussed setting up a Facebook page accommodation and we all became more frail. for the PC, this would give up-to-date Numbers of helpers and visitors dwindled. We information and give parishioners a chance to are most grateful for all the help we have had have their say. It was agreed to investigate the most especially from Eileen Howell who has possibility of going ahead with the Facebook or faithfully baked every month for the cafe. Over a similar system. the last year or so the bowlers have paid all the rent for the hall and without this help the The PC was formally informed of the resignation CAMEO cafe would have closed long ago. of Councillor Trevor Hewitt and thereby creating Thanks to our regular helpers Hilary Hickman, a vacancy on the PC. Any person interested Carol Knights and Beryl Roberts and Jean should contact the Parish Clerk on the email Wright. address above.

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This meeting was attended by representatives Following the Open Studio event in May and of Friends of East Winch and , a June this year, visitors are very welcome to a group fundraising to buy updated play Christmas Open Studio with seasonal craft equipment for the Town Close playground. They and textile gifts. wanted to know whether the Council would help with funding. The chairman said that she Saturday 23 November & thought it likely the council would try to help if Sunday 24 November there was a shortfall, but it depended on other 10 am – 5pm circumstances too, and at present no firm assurances could be given. Jasmine Cottage Water Lane The meeting was attended by Borough Blackborough End Councillor Colin Manning, who informed us that King’s Lynn the new Chief Executive of the council is PE32 1SD Lorraine Gore. JO ROLFE DESIGNS Speedwatch volunteers are awaiting a training Other times by date. appointment – please contact me on 07775 The go-ahead was given to purchase and install 612135 or the case for the defibrillator which is being [email protected] bought by the RSPCA. The heated box has since been installed on the outside of the Village Hall, and it was agreed that training I look forward to seeing people who visited sessions would be arranged there in the earlier this year, and hopefully some new afternoon or evening. faces too. All welcome, and the kettle will be on! The Parish Clerk had been sent a consultation about paths for cyclists, horse riders and ADVANCE NOTICE walkers along the A47 from Pentney to the Hardwick roundabout. Comments to be returned THERE WILL BE A CONCERT OF to Highways England include the need for a FAVOURITE SONGS BY THE: continuous footpath along the A47 in Bilney; that on the north side of the road in East Winch the footpath should be continuous or at least one should run from Burman Mews to Gayton Rd; that the footpath on the south side should be improved and extended the short distance to the Blackborough Road; and that a path was needed from the bridleway which comes out AT ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH onto the A47 opposite the reservoir into NORTH RUNCTON ON: Middleton. SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Councillors complained that a right of way was AT 7:30PM blocked at the old garage in Bilney and that the TICKETS ARE £ 10.00 EACH AND ARE people working there had shown no inclination AVAILABLE FROM: to restore it. The clerk informed NCC and a KEN MATTHEWS ON: 01553 842265 OR: representative from them visited and was LYNDA FULLER ON: 01553 840553 7 ��Family run business guarantees personal care and attention at all times ��Fully Insured and Fully Licensed by local authority ��No extra charge for administering medications ��Small animal boarding available

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You need to be a member of this service, which is a simple form and a voluntary lifetime £5 If you are looking for a relaxing and enjoyable donation. Prices range from £3.50 to £6 for a afternoon come and join our friendly and return trip depending on where you live. sociable group. Our members are all of mixed artistic abilities and creative in their own way Shopmobility using a variety of mediums and always willing to offer advice and help if needed. We provide mobility scooters for day hire or longer term holiday hire within King’s Lynn for Sounds like what you have been looking for? those people who might find it difficult to walk So why not give us a try and have a free taster around town. Prices are £7.50 for a non- session. member, £20 a year and £3 per use and £60 per year with unlimited use of the scooters. The Village Meeting Place The Green, North Runcton Village, PE33 0RB Group Hire Wednesdays 1.30 – 4.30pm or Thursdays 2.00 – 4.00pm Fully accessible minibus available for day hire Membership £20 paid quarterly in advance by local clubs and groups. You need to be a For more information please contact member of this service, which is a £20 annual Lyn (Organiser) 07872 464004 or membership. Janet 01553 841514. 10 Trinity Rotary Club King’s Lynn survive. Not just survive, but to start picking up the threads of daily life, to start looking to the Giving Shelter When Disaster future. Strikes Trinity Rotary Club will continue with their Rotary annual collections for Shelterbox, but would welcome any contributions for readers of the Club of King’s Lynn Trinity Parish News.

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At our last meeting we listened to Charlie Cushing relating the history of Thursford and Middleton & District RBL members are invited how his grandfather, George, founded the family to attend the Branch Annual General Meeting run enterprise when he developed his childhood on Monday, 7th October at the William Burt fascination of steam engines and bought a Social Club, starting at 7.30pm. roller to set up his own sub-contracting business. Over the years redundant steam This year the Remembrance Day Parade will engines were brought and restored and take place on Sunday, 10 November at eventually a series of old farm sheds housed the 10:45 am at West Winch Church. Thursford collection for enthusiasts to view. The CEO of the collection today, is John Cushing, On Monday, 11 November there will be a George’s son, and includes a Mighty Wurlitzer small wreath laying ceremony at North and fairground attractions. Apart from The Runcton Church War Memorial at 11am. Collection Thursford attracts over 130,000 people to its annual Christmas Spectacular with Turning to our social events, we have our John being the Director and Producer. Annual Dinner on Friday, 22 November at Attractions also include Santa’s Magical Journey 6.30pm for 7.00pm at Middleton Hall Golf leading to Santa’s Grotto and The Thursford Club. Garden Pavilion, a venue for weddings and other special occasions. Everyone is welcome to join us on Wednesday, 11th December for our Refreshments were then served by Roz, Ady Christmas Evening Buffet at the William and Val. Members had provided a variety of Burt Social Club starting at 6.30pm. over 100 buns to earmark the Federation’s Please book early as places are limited. To centenary year. book a place please contact Lilian Fisher on 01553 841852 or by email at The competition for an item beginning with Q [email protected]. was won by Lin for her quilt. HARVEST SUPPER Members’ prizes were presented to Margarita, Anne & Ady. CANCELLED

We held our Harvest Tea in September. As well Please note that the Harvest Supper which as recognising 100years of Norfolk Federation was planned to take place on Saturday, 5 we celebrated the centenary of our member, October at St. Mary’s Church, Middleton has Betty. A very special milestone. unfortunately had to be cancelled.

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14 Needleworkers Sociable, fun & sporting. Circle Meetings on Tuesdays at 7.00pm in Middleton Fancy joining a sewing/knitting/craft circle? Village Hall. We are a very friendly & sociable group who New members would love for you to join us. very welcome. Two Where: Leziate Village Hall free trial sessions for When: Tuesday, 1 October new members. Enquiries: 10am - 1pm and then every fortnight until Come along and 01553 840471 mid-December. try a game! Cost: £2 Please bring your own refreshments. Kitchen Our Tums to Tots group facilities are available. Toilets & free car-park. meets in East Winch For more information please contact Joyce Village Hall as part of the 01553 673949 or Jan 01553 841514. National Childbirth Trust, 10am to noon every Middleton Badminton Club Friday. Play badminton most Monday Open to all parents, parents-to-be, babies and evenings (not Bank Holidays) at toddlers. Call 07799 821491 for more the Village Hall from 7pm to information. 9pm. The club is friendly and always welcomes new members. Community Car Scheme Contact Nigel Gray (01553 The Community Car Scheme Is to help 841541) for more information. villagers who have no transport, who are elderly or disabled to attend at local doctors’ or dentists’ surgeries, opticians, health clinics or to keep hospital appointments. Mothers' Union A small charge is made to cover petrol expenses. If you require help or further News information, or if you wish to volunteer help in any way, please contact Colin Skipper on 842448. Continuing our Autumn programme, our speaker in October will be a police chaplain KING’S LYNN speaking about his work. In November, Val WOODTURNERS CLUB Cross will be speaking on “My Mother’s Faith”. The club meets in Middleton Village Hall on the second Wednesday of each month at Our meetings are held at Church Farm Barn 7:30pm. The club welcomes new members at 2.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each and if you would like further information month. please call them on 01553 841294. We start with a short service and end with a Lunch Club usually meets on the 2nd social time with light refreshments. Monday of the month at Middleton Hall Golf Club at 12.00 for 12.30pm. If you think you would enjoy this, do please join us. All are welcome. For further details contact Olive Turpin 840623. Hilary Hickman 15 WELCOME TO LOUIE’S OJS Electrical HAND CAR WASH Fully Qualified Pt P Registered Electrician AND TYRES ♦ New Builds ♦ Fire-Alarms ♦ Re-wires ♦ Fault-Finding ♦ Inspection & Testing CARS START from £6 ♦ Smart thermostats & heating controls MINI VALET from £25 Free Quotations & Advice FULL VALET from £60 For a Fast, Friendly & Quality Service Call: Oliver South 07788 421992 NEW AND PART WORN TYRES Email: [email protected] PUNCTURE REPAIRS AA COKER CHIMNEY SWEEP COMPLETE BRUSH & VACUUM OFFICIAL FLOGAS FULLY INSURED LPG STOCKIST FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE KING’S LYNN & SURROUNDING A47 Lynn Road, Middleton AREA (Next to Total Motors) Tel: 01553 829728 Office: 01553 841000 Mobile: 07799 877376 Mob: 07706 828791 Open 7 days a week 8am to 6pm MR SNIPPERS CHRIS CASELEY MENS BARBERS DOMESTIC OIL-FIRED BOILER ENGINEER AIR-CON SALON - CASH OR CARD Reduced prices for children and OAP’s * Commissioning * Service * Repairs 2 St James St Telephone Work guaranteed — Competitive Prices King’s Lynn 01553 773732 Mon, Tues, Weds 8am - 4.30pm Tel: 01553 828148 Thurs, Fri 8am - 5.30.pm Sat 6am - 2.30pm Stockists of:- Uppercut, Lagoom Jam, Osis & American Crew Mobile: 07931 355595

A F & D BOWMAN Good Tastes is a PLUMBING & HEATING small local caterer based in NORTH RUNCTON (Est. 1971) West Norfolk, Tel: 07776 147081 (Phil) specialising in 07790 421585 (David) homemade special occasion catering. If you're looking to Meeting all of your gas and oil make an occasion extra special, our home plumbing, heating and servicing cooked food and attention to detail will make requirements. it stand out from the crowd; no event is too small. • Weddings • Wakes • Christenings • Business lunches • Birthdays • Hen Parties/Baby Showers • Felling • Dismantling • Reduction & Thinning • Hedge Trimming • Stump Grinding • Planting • Fully Insured • Anniversaries • Meetings Please contact us for a no-obligation quote Visit our website: www.goodtastes.co.uk 07432 660 659 Call Heather on 07900 181161 [email protected] or 01553 840655 www.thorpearbandforestry.co.uk Email: [email protected] 16 skills. To find out more about joining our friendly team, call the Magpie Centre on 01553 AUTUMN 810202. EVENTS NEW RIDERS

Now that the students have returned to school At the time of writing, the Magpie Centre has or college and parents take a well-earned vacancies for some new riders. We cater for breather, it’s time to start thinking about autumn people of all ages and with a wide variety of activities. physical and learning disabilities, and in the winter, most lessons take place in our indoor Once again, you’ll need to put your thinking school. caps on for the Quiz with Hog Roast supper, (or vegetarian option) scheduled for Saturday, 19 To find out more, call the Magpie Centre on October at Stowbridge Village Hall, Downham 01553 810202. You will be sent a form to Road, Stowbridge PE34 3PE. All proceeds from complete, followed by an invitation to an this will go to the Magpie Centre, home of West assessment, free of charge, and if satisfactory, Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association. you will be slotted into a suitable group.

Doors, and the licensed cash bar, selling wine, beer, cider and soft drinks, open at 7.00 pm for HAZARDOUS WASTE a 7.30 pm start. Tickets are £11 each and AMNESTY include the Hog Roast, plus a full menu of salads and delicious desserts, plus of course a 19 & 20 OCTOBER hugely convivial and thought-provoking evening with friends old and new. If you have some household hazardous waste items you want to dispose of free of charge, Teams of 4 to 8 are usual, but singles and here’s your chance. couples are welcome to compete individually or make up teams on the night. Pre-booking is The King’s Lynn Recycling Centre at essential, so call 01553 828935 or email Willows Business Park, Saddlebow will be [email protected] to secure holding their annual hazardous waste your places. amnesty on Saturday, 19 October and Sunday, 20 October from 9am to 4pm. CAN YOU HELP? Household waste items that will be accepted And now a call for help: as you can imagine, for disposal free of charge are: with an organization comprising horses, riders, ● Aerosols – full or part-full grounds and facilities, which need to be maintained, we are always on the lookout for ● Car Chemicals such as anti-freeze volunteers. ● Fire extinguishers

Our most urgent requirement, currently, is for ● Garden pesticides and fertilizers – both able-bodied people to help with paddock liquid and powder form maintenance. This might suit keen gardeners ● Household chemicals and cleansers – who want to remain active over the winter both liquid and powder form. eg carpet months. cleaner, furniture polish, old bottles of bleach etc We also need people able or willing to train to ● Paint – including water-based and lead a quiet pony during lessons, or walk beside solvent-based paint a rider, to help them maintain balance and interpret the instructor’s directions. This is ● Photographic chemicals known as ‘sidewalking’ and is an important role ● Wood preservatives, treatments and in helping riders to improve their communication varnishes. 17 Complete Field Barn make up & A. K. FABRICS House Established independence 12 years hanging School Rd service Middleton CHOOSE AT HOME Discounted Curtain Fabric Sales Taps - Radiators - Hot and Cold Water - Choose locally from our range of hundreds of Central Heating Systems - Power Flushing - Showers - fabrics, all supplied at discount prices. Toilets - Bathrooms - Oil Boilers & Tanks Poles, tracks and all accessories also available Repairs - Service - Upgrades - Full Installations Phone: Alison 01553 840245

NORFOLK CARAVAN STORAGE KING’S LYNN SMITH & WILLIAMSON (Easy access from A47) Over 35 years combined experience WINDOW DOORS FASCIA GUTTERING Secure Caravan Storage BUILDING WORK UNDERTAKEN Personalised Fob Entry 01553 841175 / 840767 Phone 01553 841212 07799 620883 / 07810 867244 Mr. & Mrs Nash 75, Hall Lane, West Winch PE33 0PJ For more information HOW TO REPORT FLY TIPPING GEOFFREY GRIEF PAINTER & DECORATOR The Borough Council is responsible for dealing with fly tipping and have a new on-line reporting system. To report Interior and Exterior Painting and Decorating an incident of fly tipping, please use the following link: 5 Bure Close, Watlington, PE33 0TN http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=21512 Tel: 01553 810668

18 Church Services in Mobile Library Timetable October & November The Mobile Library timetable for our area is once a month on WEDNESDAYS as follows: Sunday, 6 October 10.00am Middleton Benefice Harvest Eucharist 2 & 30 OCTOBER; 27 NOVEMBER Sunday, 13 October North Runcton 9.30am W Winch Holy Communion The Green 10:05 - 10:20 10.30am E Winch Village Hall Morning Praise Blackborough End 11.15am Middleton Morning Praise The Firs 10:30 - 10:45 3.00pm N Runcton Evening Praise Blackborough Green 10:50 - 11:00 Sunday, 20 October Middleton 9.30am W Winch Holy Communion Oakdale/Village Hall 11:05 - 11:30 11.15am Middleton Holy Communion St Mary’s Crescent 11:35 - 11.45 11.15am E Winch Holy Communion 42 Hall Orchards 11:50 - 12:00 3.00pm N Runcton Evening Praise Fair Green Sunday, 27 October Park Hill Estate 12:05 - 12:20 8.00am W Winch Holy Communion Graham Drive 12:25 - 12:40 10.00am W Winch Morning Praise Paul Drive 12:45 - 13:00 10.30am E Winch Morning Praise East Winch 11.15am Middleton Morning Praise Gayton Rd - Opp Windyridge 15:15 - 15:25 3.00pm N Runcton Evening Praise Town Close 15:30 - 15:50 Sunday, 3 November Village Sign 15:55 - 16:05 10.00am W Winch Benefice Eucharist 4.00pm Middleton Service for the Bereaved BEREAVEMENT SERVICE St. Mary’s Church, Middleton Sunday, 10 November: Remembrance 3 November at 4:00 pm Sunday 10.45am W Winch Service of Remembrance We invite you to a Service of Resurrection Hope at 10.45am E Winch Morning Prayer Middleton church. November is a month for Monday, 11 November remembrance and this ‘Bereavement Service’ close 10.45am N Runcton War Memorial Wreath to ‘All Souls’ Day’, is a special opportunity for us to Laying Ceremony remember and give thanks for those who have been part of our lives but whom we see no longer. Sunday, 17 November 9.30am W Winch Holy Communion During the service we shall pray by name and light 11.15am Middleton Holy Communion a candle for those who have died. If there is 11.15am E Winch Village Hall Holy someone you would like us to remember in the Communion prayers in this way, please give us their name 3.00pm N Runcton Evening Praise before the service.

Sunday, 24 November We do hope you and your friends will be able to 8.00am W Winch Holy Communion join us as we celebrate the ‘Resurrection Hope’ 10.00am W Winch Morning Praise together. 10.30am E Winch Morning Prayer Tea/coffee and refreshment will be served 11.15am Middleton Morning Prayer afterwards. 3.00pm N Runcton Holy Communion Please RSVP no later than 1st November. Thanks. Sunday, 1 December 1. Rev’d Riaz M (Vicar & Rector Benefice of 10.00am W Winch Benefice Eucharist Middlewinch) Morning Worship is held each Wednesday Phone: KL 841519; Mobile 07366 436849 morning at 9.30 am at Church Farm. All are Address: The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, welcome to join us to pray for the needs of the West Winch, King’s Lynn. PE33 0NR village and then enjoy a cup of coffee. 2. Rev. Heather Berry: KL 764098 19 PARISH CONTACTS CHURCHES: Priest-in-Charge: Rev Riaz Mubarak 01553 841519 E-mail: [email protected] Middleton St Mary’s Churchwarden: Vacant PCC Secretary: Vacant Treasurer: Mrs Christine Minister 840559 North Runcton All Saints Churchwarden: Mary Angelina 841519 and Mr K Matthews 842265 PCC Secretary: Mrs Ann Matthews 842265 Treasurer: Mrs Maggie Challis 842540 East Winch All Saints Churchwardens: Mr S Dale 630167 and Mrs W Smith PCC Secretary: Mrs J Weavers 840510 Treasurer: Mrs W Smith 842281 PARISH COUNCILS: Middleton (www.middleton-news.co.uk) Clerk: Elaine Oliver Tel: 630655 E-mail: [email protected] Councillors: Chair: Mick Porter 841427; Vice Chair: Val Ward; Mrs M Applegate; Mrs E Barclay; Mr C Samuels; Mr R Smith; Mr J Tolley: Mr M Wiles; Mr Z Wiles Van Dyke. The Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except August) in the Village Hall at 7pm. North Runcton (http://northrunctonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk) Clerk: Rachel Curtis Tel: 673043 E-mail: [email protected] Councillors: Chair: Mr R Morrish Tel: 840284; Vice Chair: Miss K Fuller; Mrs L Davies; Mr J Fuller; Mrs L Gunn; Mr B Houchen; Mr K Longhurst; Mr L Stevens; Mr P Yallop. The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at 7.45 pm at the Village Meeting Place. East Winch (www.eastwinchandwestbilney.co.uk/parish-council) Clerk: Bob Pannell Tel: 775724 E-mail: [email protected] Councillors: Chair: Mrs N Steele; Deputy Chair: Mr K Harrod; Mr M Place; Mr N Velzeboer; Mr D Wright; Mr A Yarham The Council meets every other month, normally on the first Monday of the month, at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Borough Councillors: West Winch Ward: Simon Nash (01553 811200) & Peter Gidney (07885 258450). Gayton & Grimston Ward: Michael de Whalley (07770 273903) & Colin Manning (07885 258392) Other Contacts:

Badminton Club Nigel Gray 01553 841541 British Legion Gerry Tann 01553 674953 Car Scheme Colin Skipper 01553 842448 Carpet Bowls Club Peter Wall 01553 840471 East Winch Village Hall Amanda Hart 01553 841236 Lunch Club Olive Turpin 01553 840623 Middleton Village Hall Mrs P Petch 01553 842149 Mothers’ Union Gillian Boon 01553 840320 N Runcton Village Meeting Place Rachel Curtis 01553 673043

Editor: Chris Hudson; E-mail: [email protected] or call 01553 849725. Advertising Manager: David Gager; E-mail: [email protected] or call 01553 278402. Views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor. The deadline for the next issue (December/January) is Friday, 15 November.

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