Village Link May 2015

Grimston. Roydon, Congham and Pott Row Chris Spragg THE VILLAGE LINK Leziate Drove Garage Ltd GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM 01553-630999 Hello All, Specialising in Service and Maintenance of Most types of Motor Vehicle Hope you all had a wonderful Easter break. The clocks have now gone forward • MOT Testing While You Wait By Appointment and we can enjoy lighter evenings for longer. Summer is on it’s way!

• Servicing Most Types of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles Best wishes from your Village Link Editors • Air Conditioning Leak Test & Re-Gas (Year Round) Please send your contributions for June to • Fault Code Reading Most Makes Catered for [email protected] • Tyres. Batteries. Wheel Balance Puncture Repairs Deadline for submissions for June issue is 20th May Your Local M.O.T. Testing Station Warm Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking.

Open Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-12 noon 83, LEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD EDITORIAL TEAM: Hayley Davies 609215 Chrissy Shale 601139 ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood, [email protected], KL-630301 Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston), Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row) CHURCH CONTACTS: RECTOR : The Revd. Jane Holmes [email protected] 01553 636227 TEAM VICAR Revd Judith Pollard [email protected] 601251 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 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM www.congham.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153 Mrs Iris Baker, 5, The Walnuts, Grimston 600355 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 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, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston 600041 POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton 01553-676918 Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593 Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk including current and back copies of Village Link

2 | Village Link Village Link | 3 Chris Spragg THE VILLAGE LINK Leziate Drove Garage Ltd GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON & CONGHAM 01553-630999 Hello All, Specialising in Service and Maintenance of Most types of Motor Vehicle Hope you all had a wonderful Easter break. The clocks have now gone forward • MOT Testing While You Wait By Appointment and we can enjoy lighter evenings for longer. Summer is on it’s way!

• Servicing Most Types of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles Best wishes from your Village Link Editors • Air Conditioning Leak Test & Re-Gas (Year Round) Please send your contributions for June to • Fault Code Reading Most Makes Catered for [email protected] • Tyres. Batteries. Wheel Balance Puncture Repairs Deadline for submissions for June issue is 20th May Your Local M.O.T. Testing Station Warm Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking.

Open Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-12 noon 83, LEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD EDITORIAL TEAM: Hayley Davies 609215 Chrissy Shale 601139 ADVERTISING: Roger Haywood, [email protected], KL-630301 Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered to 9,Leziate Drove, Pott Row PE32 1DB Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston), Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row) CHURCH CONTACTS: RECTOR : The Revd. Jane Holmes [email protected] 01553 636227 TEAM VICAR Revd Judith Pollard [email protected] 601251 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 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM www.congham.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153 Mrs Iris Baker, 5, The Walnuts, Grimston 600355 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 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, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston 600041 POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton 01553-676918 Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road 600593 Village Website: www.grimston.org.uk including current and back copies of Village Link

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However, a recent anthology: “Letters of Note”, edited by Shaun Usher, has become a best seller; subtitled “Correspondence deserving a wider audience” it celebrates the power of letter writing and includes hugely varied treasures such as Leonardo da Vinci's job application letter, a pop star's letter of advice to a troubled fan and Queen Established Family Business for over 100 Years Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower. Pott Row, PE32 1BY Purveyors of Quality fresh meats, There is, however, one method of communication that is perennially popular: to 'say Pork Sausages, Burgers, Pork Cheese, it with flowers!' Whether it's thank you, congratulations, commiserations, birthday Home Cooked Pies, Pasties and Cakes greetings - or any other occasion, flowers do it best of all. April showers bring forth (all made to our own family recipes) May flowers it is said – so true, everywhere we look we can see the natural beauty of Organic and Free Range Poultry flowers with their promise of sunny days ahead. The Rose of England will have been Telephone Daytime 600222 in our minds as we recently celebrated St. George's Day and of course, the Blessed Evening 600127 Virgin Mary, mother of Our Lord Jesus is sometimes known as the 'mystic rose'. We have our Easter tradition of lilies of remembrance for our loved ones at this time of year, and the flowers in our churches look particularly beautiful in Eastertide, COLIN THE CARPENTER admired by all who visit our churches. We are hugely grateful for the commitment of the talented and creative flower arrangers who decorate our churches throughout All Types of Doors the year: thank you to you all. Supplied and Fitted, Laminate Flooring, * Cut & Truss Roofs. * So perhaps we can take time this May to show someone we care about that we are All Carpentry Work Done * thinking of them by being rebelliously counter-cultural and sending them a handwritten letter; or perhaps – it's the right time of year - by saying it with flowers? Fully Insured Phone Colin on 01553-630678 Reverend Judith or 07931-873290 1 Ashwicken Road, Pott Row

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Amanda’s Home Help ANDREW W WRIGHT LTD CHRIS CASELEY DOMESTIC OIL FIRED TO ALL PARISHIONERS Domestic – Cleaning – Ironing Landscape and Gardening TO ALL PARISHIONERS T OLLARISHIONERSAT P A P Serv ices BOILER ENGINEER

Friendly – Reliable – Trustworthy COMMISSION, SERVICE, REPAIR Based in Grimston SEASONED FIREWOOD OFTEC REGISTERED Established 2004 The ways in which we communicate with one another are constantly changing and Central Heating Systems References Available Tel. 01485 570159 evolving. It has become so complicated. Take a step back into the past... Offices had M obile 07791 539280 Power Flushed typing pools (what are they?) and typewriters, now obsolete, once ruled the world! Tel: 01485 609147 WORK GUARANTEED Fountain pens and ink bottles aside, a handwritten personal letter is now a rarity where once it was the only way to exchange views and information. What will Mobile: 07799 821896 COMPETITIVE PRICES constitute the archive of the future, I wonder? Not a packet of love letters tied with ribbon in the bottom of a drawer... Letters seem to becoming obsolete too as E-mail: [email protected] TEL: 01553-828148 technology allows ever more immediate forms of communication and picture sharing www.amandashomehelp.co.uk MOBILE 079313 55595 to become the norm.

However, a recent anthology: “Letters of Note”, edited by Shaun Usher, has become a best seller; subtitled “Correspondence deserving a wider audience” it celebrates the power of letter writing and includes hugely varied treasures such as Leonardo da Vinci's job application letter, a pop star's letter of advice to a troubled fan and Queen Established Family Business for over 100 Years Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower. Pott Row, PE32 1BY Purveyors of Quality fresh meats, There is, however, one method of communication that is perennially popular: to 'say Pork Sausages, Burgers, Pork Cheese, it with flowers!' Whether it's thank you, congratulations, commiserations, birthday Home Cooked Pies, Pasties and Cakes greetings - or any other occasion, flowers do it best of all. April showers bring forth (all made to our own family recipes) May flowers it is said – so true, everywhere we look we can see the natural beauty of Organic and Free Range Poultry flowers with their promise of sunny days ahead. The Rose of England will have been Telephone Daytime 600222 in our minds as we recently celebrated St. George's Day and of course, the Blessed Evening 600127 Virgin Mary, mother of Our Lord Jesus is sometimes known as the 'mystic rose'. We have our Easter tradition of lilies of remembrance for our loved ones at this time of year, and the flowers in our churches look particularly beautiful in Eastertide, COLIN THE CARPENTER admired by all who visit our churches. We are hugely grateful for the commitment of the talented and creative flower arrangers who decorate our churches throughout All Types of Doors the year: thank you to you all. Supplied and Fitted, Laminate Flooring, * Cut & Truss Roofs. * So perhaps we can take time this May to show someone we care about that we are All Carpentry Work Done * thinking of them by being rebelliously counter-cultural and sending them a handwritten letter; or perhaps – it's the right time of year - by saying it with flowers? Fully Insured Phone Colin on 01553-630678 Reverend Judith or 07931-873290 1 Ashwicken Road, Pott Row

4 | Village Link Village Link | 5 Coffee Morning and Barbecue Congham Spring Walk Saturday 6th June 11am - 2pm at 62 Low Road Congham (Kindly hosted by Marjorie and Albert Peach) On Saturday 28th March 14 walkers (and three very well behaved dogs) set off from St Andrew's Church for a gentle one hour walk. The weather was cool but Entrance £2 includes tea or coffee and a piece of cake. fine, ideal for walking and signs of spring were evident, celandines and violets Children Free flowering on the grass verges, raucous rooks on their nests, leaf buds forming on Barbecue Bric-a-brac Cakes Plants Raffle the trees and hedges. Following the footpath across the field behind Congham Hall we were relieved to find there was no bull in the field, as indicated on the Proceeds for St Andrew's Church, Congham warning sign! As we returned up the Church Walk drops of rain began to fall. Walkers (now minus the dogs) were joined by some other friends in the church for delicious STILL Calling all “CRAFTY “ INDIVIDUALS! home-made hot soup and bread, followed by tea or coffee and cakes. A good time was had by all. A similar event is planned for 12th September - look out for notices. You will be Can you sew, make jam, write a poem or story, bake, sculpt, arrange flowers or most welcome to join us. make anything with your hands? If so start creating! Take part in the King's Lynn Festival and Afternoon Tea with a Difference……. at St Andrew's Church - Congham on 24th and 25th July 2015. The Congham kneelers will be on display and we would like to include items crafted by local people, who have been inspired by the verses stitched on them. If you would like to take part please request a registration form from; Margaret Hope 01485 600617/[email protected]

Congham Parish Council News St Mary's Church: Wednesday Teas and Produce Stall Next meeting will be on Monday 18th May: The Annual Parish Council Meeting. Wednesday Teas - please join us for a chat, cuppa and cake in St Mary's Venue Congham Hall Writing Room 7.00pm Church, Great Massingham Wednesday afternoons 3 - 4.30 pm. Donations of Congham Parish Council has a complement of seven councillors. Five people have home baked cakes always welcome. come forward to shape the future of Congham Parish; we will therefore need to seek two further residents to help with this task. Congham residents do not have any Produce Stall - our first monthly Produce Stall this year will be on Saturday 2nd representation from Low Road. We would welcome greater balance of representation from residents so that all areas of Congham have good May, representation on the Council. If you would be interested in finding out a little more commencing 9.30 am on the green outside the Dabbling Duck or in St Mary's about becoming a Councillor please contact the Clerk. Church if inclement. This is an opportunity to buy home baked pies, flans, cakes, The Highway Rangers will be back in Congham at the beginning of May. If there are jars of jams or pickles and possibly garden/greenhouse produce. All donations any small areas of footpaths, road surfaces or minor repairs etc which you think need would be gratefully received. We look forward to seeing you. some attention please let the Clerk know as quickly as possible with accurate details of locations. Kate Sayer [email protected] 01485 600825

| 7 6 | Village Link Village Link Coffee Morning and Barbecue Congham Spring Walk Saturday 6th June 11am - 2pm at 62 Low Road Congham (Kindly hosted by Marjorie and Albert Peach) On Saturday 28th March 14 walkers (and three very well behaved dogs) set off from St Andrew's Church for a gentle one hour walk. The weather was cool but Entrance £2 includes tea or coffee and a piece of cake. fine, ideal for walking and signs of spring were evident, celandines and violets Children Free flowering on the grass verges, raucous rooks on their nests, leaf buds forming on Barbecue Bric-a-brac Cakes Plants Raffle the trees and hedges. Following the footpath across the field behind Congham Hall we were relieved to find there was no bull in the field, as indicated on the Proceeds for St Andrew's Church, Congham warning sign! As we returned up the Church Walk drops of rain began to fall. Walkers (now minus the dogs) were joined by some other friends in the church for delicious STILL Calling all “CRAFTY “ INDIVIDUALS! home-made hot soup and bread, followed by tea or coffee and cakes. A good time was had by all. A similar event is planned for 12th September - look out for notices. You will be Can you sew, make jam, write a poem or story, bake, sculpt, arrange flowers or most welcome to join us. make anything with your hands? If so start creating! Take part in the King's Lynn Festival and Afternoon Tea with a Difference……. at St Andrew's Church - Congham on 24th and 25th July 2015. The Congham kneelers will be on display and we would like to include items crafted by local people, who have been inspired by the verses stitched on them. If you would like to take part please request a registration form from; Margaret Hope 01485 600617/[email protected]

Congham Parish Council News St Mary's Church: Wednesday Teas and Produce Stall Next meeting will be on Monday 18th May: The Annual Parish Council Meeting. Wednesday Teas - please join us for a chat, cuppa and cake in St Mary's Venue Congham Hall Writing Room 7.00pm Church, Great Massingham Wednesday afternoons 3 - 4.30 pm. Donations of Congham Parish Council has a complement of seven councillors. Five people have home baked cakes always welcome. come forward to shape the future of Congham Parish; we will therefore need to seek two further residents to help with this task. Congham residents do not have any Produce Stall - our first monthly Produce Stall this year will be on Saturday 2nd representation from Low Road. We would welcome greater balance of representation from residents so that all areas of Congham have good May, representation on the Council. If you would be interested in finding out a little more commencing 9.30 am on the green outside the Dabbling Duck or in St Mary's about becoming a Councillor please contact the Clerk. Church if inclement. This is an opportunity to buy home baked pies, flans, cakes, The Highway Rangers will be back in Congham at the beginning of May. If there are jars of jams or pickles and possibly garden/greenhouse produce. All donations any small areas of footpaths, road surfaces or minor repairs etc which you think need would be gratefully received. We look forward to seeing you. some attention please let the Clerk know as quickly as possible with accurate details of locations. Kate Sayer [email protected] 01485 600825

| 7 6 | Village Link Village Link Pott Row Methodist Church GREENFINGERS April 2015 On Tuesday, April 14th, the club held its Annual Spring Show with Fish & Chip Supper. It was an excellent opportunity for members to socialise. The evening was Divine Worship at 10.30am for May 2015 very well attended and the floral exhibits were stunning. We appreciated Liz Owen 3rd May Rev. Catherine Dixon Holy Communion judging the entries, accompanied by her daughter Christina. It was a difficult task. 10th May to be arranged by local Methodists We are grateful to The Village Frier and The Loke Fish Bar for our delicious supper. 17th May Rev.Pam Bayliss The winners were as follows: 24th May Wesley Day to be arranged by local Methodists 3 Trumpet Daffodils: 1st Stephanie Steward, 2nd Ann Ess, 3rd Mary Cross. 31st May Mrs Irene Garrard 3 Dwarf Daffodils: 1st Stephanie Steward, 2nd Pauline Crump, 3rd Mary Roper. A vase of Spring Flowers: 1st Janet Tunmore, 2nd Janet Brittain, 3rd Carol Page. 3 Tulips (one variety): 1st Alan Barlow, 2nd Janet Tunmore, 3rd Stephanie Whittley. Coffee Morning will be on Thursday 14th May from 10.30am at 32 Chapel Road 3 Tulips mixed: 1st Judy Woollatt, 2nd Mary Roper, 3rd Stephanie Steward. Pott Row Lunch will be on Thursday 28th May from 12noon

The Plant of the Month Trophy was awarded to Margaret Gladman, for the highest Looking Ahead number of points earned during the year. 11th July Strawberry tea from 3.00pm 15th August Coffee Morning at the home of Mr & Mrs Peach, more details later A card was circulated and signed by all members present, for Charles Fosgate, who 27th September Harvest Festival led by Rev. Catherine Dixon was delighted to receive it.

Pott Row Chapel Schedules were distributed to members for the 26th Annual Horticultural Show, to be Quiz held on Saturday, September 5th in The Village Hall, Pott Row. Any resident of our We are having our popular Quiz again on Friday 22nd May 2015 to raise funds for villages is welcome to take part and schedules will soon be available in our local Pott Row Chapel Teams of up to six people, £2 per person (inc Tea/Coffee. Kick off at shops, or by calling 01553 630301. 7.30 pm This year our support will be divided between two smaller local charities: The Hope you can be there. To book a team ring 01553 630369. Forward Day Centre (and Ezone workshop) and Remap.

POTT ROW VILLAGE ART GROUP Next month's meeting is on May 12th, when Charlotte Philcox will make a welcome Come and enjoy an Exhibition and Sale of work return to the club. Her talk is on Herbs and Herb Gardening. Visitors are always welcome.

Greenfingers Gardening Club Plant & Cake Sale Saturday, May 30th from 10 till 12 noon in The Village Hall, Pott Row Saturday 6th June. 10am - 4pm At the Methodist Chapel, Chapel Road, Pott Free admission Refreshments Row. PE32 1BP

8 | Village Link Village Link | 9 Pott Row Methodist Church GREENFINGERS April 2015 On Tuesday, April 14th, the club held its Annual Spring Show with Fish & Chip Supper. It was an excellent opportunity for members to socialise. The evening was Divine Worship at 10.30am for May 2015 very well attended and the floral exhibits were stunning. We appreciated Liz Owen 3rd May Rev. Catherine Dixon Holy Communion judging the entries, accompanied by her daughter Christina. It was a difficult task. 10th May to be arranged by local Methodists We are grateful to The Village Frier and The Loke Fish Bar for our delicious supper. 17th May Rev.Pam Bayliss The winners were as follows: 24th May Wesley Day to be arranged by local Methodists 3 Trumpet Daffodils: 1st Stephanie Steward, 2nd Ann Ess, 3rd Mary Cross. 31st May Mrs Irene Garrard 3 Dwarf Daffodils: 1st Stephanie Steward, 2nd Pauline Crump, 3rd Mary Roper. A vase of Spring Flowers: 1st Janet Tunmore, 2nd Janet Brittain, 3rd Carol Page. 3 Tulips (one variety): 1st Alan Barlow, 2nd Janet Tunmore, 3rd Stephanie Whittley. Coffee Morning will be on Thursday 14th May from 10.30am at 32 Chapel Road 3 Tulips mixed: 1st Judy Woollatt, 2nd Mary Roper, 3rd Stephanie Steward. Pott Row Lunch will be on Thursday 28th May from 12noon

The Plant of the Month Trophy was awarded to Margaret Gladman, for the highest Looking Ahead number of points earned during the year. 11th July Strawberry tea from 3.00pm 15th August Coffee Morning at the home of Mr & Mrs Peach, more details later A card was circulated and signed by all members present, for Charles Fosgate, who 27th September Harvest Festival led by Rev. Catherine Dixon was delighted to receive it.

Pott Row Chapel Schedules were distributed to members for the 26th Annual Horticultural Show, to be Quiz held on Saturday, September 5th in The Village Hall, Pott Row. Any resident of our We are having our popular Quiz again on Friday 22nd May 2015 to raise funds for villages is welcome to take part and schedules will soon be available in our local Pott Row Chapel Teams of up to six people, £2 per person (inc Tea/Coffee. Kick off at shops, or by calling 01553 630301. 7.30 pm This year our support will be divided between two smaller local charities: The Hope you can be there. To book a team ring 01553 630369. Forward Day Centre (and Ezone workshop) and Remap.

POTT ROW VILLAGE ART GROUP Next month's meeting is on May 12th, when Charlotte Philcox will make a welcome Come and enjoy an Exhibition and Sale of work return to the club. Her talk is on Herbs and Herb Gardening. Visitors are always welcome.

Greenfingers Gardening Club Plant & Cake Sale Saturday, May 30th from 10 till 12 noon in The Village Hall, Pott Row Saturday 6th June. 10am - 4pm At the Methodist Chapel, Chapel Road, Pott Free admission Refreshments Row. PE32 1BP

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Our March meeting was well attended. The speaker brought an interesting Windows For all your domestic and industrial bundle of crochet samples and told us the history of crochet. Mary Roper won the · Advice maintenance requirements including competition for a crocheted item. · Troubleshooting OIL BOILER SERVICING · Disaster Recovery Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing . · Networks All general maintenance or repairs undertaken · Training 20 yrs commercial experience Emergency call out availabl e Michael de Whalley BA Tel: 01485 600391 For further information on services provided Email: m_de_whalley Please contact MICK BON E @hotmail.com

Tel: 01553 841342 mob: 07960 170826 The April meeting is a talk on birdwatching by Philip Parker, on April 20th.

Our May meeting is a puddings and savouries evening on May 18th and our speaker on June 15th is Margaret Bullen who will talk about breaking the code at Bletchley. If you are not a member, you are welcome to attend as a visitor. Meetings start at 7.30pm in the village hall, Cliffe-en-Howe

Yard Sale

Tel: (01553) 673398 We are holding a yard sale at 14 Bracken Way, Grimston on 4th May between Mob: 07760 782202 11.00am and 5.00pm in aid of Hedgehog Awareness Week to raise money for prickly friends. Contact Chris on 07866 921524 or Angie on 07880 726552.

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Our March meeting was well attended. The speaker brought an interesting Windows For all your domestic and industrial bundle of crochet samples and told us the history of crochet. Mary Roper won the · Advice maintenance requirements including competition for a crocheted item. · Troubleshooting OIL BOILER SERVICING · Disaster Recovery Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing . · Networks All general maintenance or repairs undertaken · Training 20 yrs commercial experience Emergency call out availabl e Michael de Whalley BA Tel: 01485 600391 For further information on services provided Email: m_de_whalley Please contact MICK BON E @hotmail.com

Tel: 01553 841342 mob: 07960 170826 The April meeting is a talk on birdwatching by Philip Parker, on April 20th.

Our May meeting is a puddings and savouries evening on May 18th and our speaker on June 15th is Margaret Bullen who will talk about breaking the code at Bletchley. If you are not a member, you are welcome to attend as a visitor. Meetings start at 7.30pm in the village hall, Cliffe-en-Howe

Yard Sale

Tel: (01553) 673398 We are holding a yard sale at 14 Bracken Way, Grimston on 4th May between Mob: 07760 782202 11.00am and 5.00pm in aid of Hedgehog Awareness Week to raise money for prickly friends. Contact Chris on 07866 921524 or Angie on 07880 726552.

10 | Village Link Village Link |11 Proprietor: Nickie Bantoft FCCA SHEDS FENCING HEDGE SELF ASSESSMENT TAX ADVICE TRIMMING DIRECTORS TAX PLAN Phone Eric on LIMITED COMPANY ACCOUNTS 01553-630208 CAPITAL GAINS TAX PAYROLL SERVICE Mobile 07867- Full accountancy services within the NW Norfolk area. Initial consultation free of charge. 860820 Please ring 01485 525880 for local appointments. The Boathouse Business Centre, Harbour Square, Nene Parade, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3BH Free Estimates Tel: 01945 581102 Mobile: 07795 955692 www.bantoftaccountancy.co.uk

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FOR AN ORDER OR QUOTE www.chimneysweepkingslynn.co.uk POTT ROW, GRIMSTON FREEPHONE I’m also a handyman, with a van, 01485 600540 0800 04355 42 and garden clearance service TEL: 01485-520637 Of 07780-776576 www.justinheritance.co. uk DOMESTIC C. P. CO OPER APPLIANCE THE THREE Mole Control and PLUMBING & REPAIRS Pest Services Ltd HORSESHOES Washing Machines Local country pub in the heart of the HEATING Alan V. Barlow Tumble Dryers village of Roydon. Tel. 01553 674 508 3 The Grove, Cookers Serving real ales Fridges and Freezers and traditional pub food. Mobile: 07971 772 732 Pott Row

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12 | Village Link Village Link | 13 Proprietor: Nickie Bantoft FCCA SHEDS FENCING HEDGE SELF ASSESSMENT TAX ADVICE TRIMMING DIRECTORS TAX PLAN Phone Eric on LIMITED COMPANY ACCOUNTS 01553-630208 CAPITAL GAINS TAX PAYROLL SERVICE Mobile 07867- Full accountancy services within the NW Norfolk area. Initial consultation free of charge. 860820 Please ring 01485 525880 for local appointments. The Boathouse Business Centre, Harbour Square, Nene Parade, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3BH Free Estimates Tel: 01945 581102 Mobile: 07795 955692 www.bantoftaccountancy.co.uk

AA COKER Just CARLTON’S SOLID FUEL CHIMNEY G.W.LAK E SWEEP SOLID FUEL Inheritance APPROVED COAL MERCHANT Complete Brush MERCHANT Willwriting Wide GREAT MASSINGHAM and Vacuum Fixed fees-no extras-no VAT Cowls and Bird range Home visits Mon-Sat up to 6pm of House Guards fitted Single Will £120 Couple £180 SMOKELESS & OPEN FIRE FUELS Coal and Lasting Power of Attorney £250 Friendly and Smokeless Fuels On Bereavement Reliable Service QUALITY FUELS AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES Fixed Price estate administration King’s Lynn and surrounding Collections 25kg bags c See website or phone for a quote DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON 500 KG OR MORE areas 01553 810114 at Yard Kathy McIntyre LL.B- Institute of 07706 828791 HILL FARM , Professional Wi llwriters Member

FOR AN ORDER OR QUOTE www.chimneysweepkingslynn.co.uk POTT ROW, GRIMSTON FREEPHONE I’m also a handyman, with a van, 01485 600540 0800 04355 42 and garden clearance service TEL: 01485-520637 Of 07780-776576 www.justinheritance.co. uk DOMESTIC C. P. CO OPER APPLIANCE THE THREE Mole Control and PLUMBING & REPAIRS Pest Services Ltd HORSESHOES Washing Machines Local country pub in the heart of the HEATING Alan V. Barlow Tumble Dryers village of Roydon. Tel. 01553 674 508 3 The Grove, Cookers Serving real ales Fridges and Freezers and traditional pub food. Mobile: 07971 772 732 Pott Row

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12 | Village Link Village Link | 13 NEW VENTURE FOR THE JUBILEE HALL, GAYTON

Starting next Tuesday, 24th June, the trustees of the Jubilee Hall, Gayton will be running a weekly Farmers' Market from 0930 until 1330. Admission is FREE and those visiting the market will have the opportunity to buy fresh, local produce from a variety of suppliers. Over the coming weeks it will be possible to choose from local cheeses and homemade pies, freshly baked bread and cakes, Indian snacks and curries, wild flower plants and herbs, gluten free/diabetic/celiac cakes, biscuits and ingredients, Mediterranean olives, oils and pottery, homemade pickles, preserves and marinades, unique handmade jewellery and other local crafts. There will also be a cafe serving tea and coffee, breakfast baps and homemade cakes. Please do come along and enjoy shopping in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Also, if you are interested in taking a stall either every week or occasionally, please contact :

Sue Fraser ([email protected]).

GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

01485 600341 Tuesday 26th May 2015, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent SORE THROAT School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.

Sore throats are often caused Please come along to this illustrated talk by John Geeson, entitled: by viruses and usually settle within one to two weeks Madagascar without the need for any Birding in the Eighth Continent medical treatment. White John and Judy Geeson went with a Tropical Birding tour to Madagascar, an utterly spots on the tonsils do not unique island of wildlife wonders. We welcome Norfolk resident John to NarVOS imply a need for antibiotics. to give us his account of their trip to this fascinating island, often referred to as the eighth continent, which has well over 100 bird species found nowhere else on earth. It should be a great evening. Paracetamol should be Visitors most welcome. Admission £2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS taken for pain. Follow the member. For more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on advice on the pack. 01760 724092.

Salt gargles may be used to ease a sore throat in adults and children over 12. Dissolve two teaspoons of salt in half a glass of water, gargle and spit out. Repeat several times a day.

Please do not ask for antibiotics as refusal may offend Many people give reasons for asking for antibiotics to treat sore throats. “I'm going on holiday”, “I'm getting married” or “I've got exams” are commonly cited. Viruses are immune to such Vandalism on Cricket Field reasoning and antibiotics are no more likely to be effective on these occasions. Children who have been playing there on the cricket field in Congham for the last couple of weeks have been continually kick there footballs against the old pavilion which has now been resulted in 3 windows being smashed. They always leave When to see the doctor so much rubbish which the gentleman who runs the cricket club has to clear up · If a sore throat is so severe that you cannot drink and pay for. We would really like this to stop. The police have been called a · If hoarseness persists for more than six weeks few times. · If a child who is ill refuses to drink Megan Norman · If you think that you (or your child) are seriously unwell

14 | Village Link Village Link | 15 NEW VENTURE FOR THE JUBILEE HALL, GAYTON

Starting next Tuesday, 24th June, the trustees of the Jubilee Hall, Gayton will be running a weekly Farmers' Market from 0930 until 1330. Admission is FREE and those visiting the market will have the opportunity to buy fresh, local produce from a variety of suppliers. Over the coming weeks it will be possible to choose from local cheeses and homemade pies, freshly baked bread and cakes, Indian snacks and curries, wild flower plants and herbs, gluten free/diabetic/celiac cakes, biscuits and ingredients, Mediterranean olives, oils and pottery, homemade pickles, preserves and marinades, unique handmade jewellery and other local crafts. There will also be a cafe serving tea and coffee, breakfast baps and homemade cakes. Please do come along and enjoy shopping in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Also, if you are interested in taking a stall either every week or occasionally, please contact :

Sue Fraser ([email protected]).

GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

01485 600341 Tuesday 26th May 2015, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent SORE THROAT School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.

Sore throats are often caused Please come along to this illustrated talk by John Geeson, entitled: by viruses and usually settle within one to two weeks Madagascar without the need for any Birding in the Eighth Continent medical treatment. White John and Judy Geeson went with a Tropical Birding tour to Madagascar, an utterly spots on the tonsils do not unique island of wildlife wonders. We welcome Norfolk resident John to NarVOS imply a need for antibiotics. to give us his account of their trip to this fascinating island, often referred to as the eighth continent, which has well over 100 bird species found nowhere else on earth. It should be a great evening. Paracetamol should be Visitors most welcome. Admission £2 on the night if you are not a NarVOS taken for pain. Follow the member. For more information about this meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on advice on the pack. 01760 724092.

Salt gargles may be used to ease a sore throat in adults and children over 12. Dissolve two teaspoons of salt in half a glass of water, gargle and spit out. Repeat several times a day.

Please do not ask for antibiotics as refusal may offend Many people give reasons for asking for antibiotics to treat sore throats. “I'm going on holiday”, “I'm getting married” or “I've got exams” are commonly cited. Viruses are immune to such Vandalism on Cricket Field reasoning and antibiotics are no more likely to be effective on these occasions. Children who have been playing there on the cricket field in Congham for the last couple of weeks have been continually kick there footballs against the old pavilion which has now been resulted in 3 windows being smashed. They always leave When to see the doctor so much rubbish which the gentleman who runs the cricket club has to clear up · If a sore throat is so severe that you cannot drink and pay for. We would really like this to stop. The police have been called a · If hoarseness persists for more than six weeks few times. · If a child who is ill refuses to drink Megan Norman · If you think that you (or your child) are seriously unwell

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16 | Village Link Village Link | 17 SERVICES FOR MAY 2015 Parish Registers Baptism 3rd May Fifth Sunday of Easter 9.00am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion 12th April at St Nicholas Gayton 9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion Isobel Clayton 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service 19th April at St Botolph Grimston 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Morning Worship Hattie Eliza Rose Tipling 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion 19th April at St Nicholas Gayton 6th May Teagan Thorne 9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion Our session in April was all about Weddings sharing. The children made biscuits 10th May Sixth Sunday of Easter to share and ‘trees of hearts’ to 10.30am St Mary Great Massingham Group Holy Communion Renewal of Vows remind us that the Bible teaches us 5th April at St Botolphs Grimston to be generous to others. 14th May Ascension Day David and Christine Smith 10am St Mary Great Massingham Sung Holy Communion There will be no Messy Church in 7pm All Saints Ashwicken Ascension Service Funerals May as the team take a well- earned break. th th 7 April at St Nicholas Gayton th 17 May Seventh Sunday of Easter We are back on 25 June. Vera Mack 8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion

9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion Also we are already looking ahead 16th April at All Saints Ashwicken 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion to July and our annual trip to the Mark Whales 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service with Baptism beach! 11.00am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service We pray for the family of Vera Mack Messy Church on the Beach! and our thoughts and prayers go to th 24th May Day of Pentecost Nicola, Oscar and Nancy in the loss Thursday 16 July 8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion of Mark. 2015 Leaving 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer from Gayton 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting outside the 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion Join us as we gently pray Social Club 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion together over matters at 4pm-ish by 3pm St Mary GaytonThorpe Celtic Service across our parishes. This coach. is always important and 31st May Trinity Sunday especially so in these Cost (per person adult or child) 8.30am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion changing times. All are welcome. £3.00 includes a seat on the coach 10.30am St Botolph Grimston Family Praise and a simple picnic. Children must 3pm St Mary East Walton Rogation Walk 3rd May 6pm All Saints Church be accompanied by an adult. There Ashwicken will be a booking list at Messy 3rd June Church in June. 9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion 7th June 6pm All Saints Church Or just give me a call - Revd Jane Roydon 01553 636227 Make sure you book your seat!

18 | Village Link Village Link | 19 SERVICES FOR MAY 2015 Parish Registers Baptism 3rd May Fifth Sunday of Easter 9.00am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion 12th April at St Nicholas Gayton 9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion Isobel Clayton 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service 19th April at St Botolph Grimston 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Morning Worship Hattie Eliza Rose Tipling 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion 19th April at St Nicholas Gayton 6th May Teagan Thorne 9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion Our session in April was all about Weddings sharing. The children made biscuits 10th May Sixth Sunday of Easter to share and ‘trees of hearts’ to 10.30am St Mary Great Massingham Group Holy Communion Renewal of Vows remind us that the Bible teaches us 5th April at St Botolphs Grimston to be generous to others. 14th May Ascension Day David and Christine Smith 10am St Mary Great Massingham Sung Holy Communion There will be no Messy Church in 7pm All Saints Ashwicken Ascension Service Funerals May as the team take a well- earned break. th th 7 April at St Nicholas Gayton th 17 May Seventh Sunday of Easter We are back on 25 June. Vera Mack 8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion

9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion Also we are already looking ahead 16th April at All Saints Ashwicken 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion to July and our annual trip to the Mark Whales 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service with Baptism beach! 11.00am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service We pray for the family of Vera Mack Messy Church on the Beach! and our thoughts and prayers go to th 24th May Day of Pentecost Nicola, Oscar and Nancy in the loss Thursday 16 July 8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion of Mark. 2015 Leaving 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer from Gayton 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting outside the 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion Join us as we gently pray Social Club 11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion together over matters at 4pm-ish by 3pm St Mary GaytonThorpe Celtic Service across our parishes. This coach. is always important and 31st May Trinity Sunday especially so in these Cost (per person adult or child) 8.30am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion changing times. All are welcome. £3.00 includes a seat on the coach 10.30am St Botolph Grimston Family Praise and a simple picnic. Children must 3pm St Mary East Walton Rogation Walk 3rd May 6pm All Saints Church be accompanied by an adult. There Ashwicken will be a booking list at Messy 3rd June Church in June. 9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion 7th June 6pm All Saints Church Or just give me a call - Revd Jane Roydon 01553 636227 Make sure you book your seat!

18 | Village Link Village Link | 19 th 7 June First Sunday after Trinity Our War Memorial – Research and stories 9.00am All Saints, Ashwicken Holy Communion 9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer Thank you to those villagers who have got in touch to help us with our research 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service on the village in WW1 and the Fallen. Please contact us if you have any 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion information or if you are – or think you could be – related to anyone on the 11am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion memorial.

Ian and Steph Hall

Ascension Day Services 01485 600470 th There will be services for Ascension Day on Thursday 14 May at 10am a sung Holy Communion at St Mary Great Massingham and at 7pm a service of prayer Tomato Plants for Sale and meditation at All Saints Ashwicken

Tomato plants for sale at 62 Low Road, Congham Toas t the Barley!

50p each in aid of Macmillan

Thanks, Marjorie Peach

st Sunday 31 May 3pm Join us at East Walton for a Rogation walk. Meeting at church we will walk around the village and across the fields as we celebrate farming and the growing harvest. Ending with tea and cake – of course! The Archdeacon's Charge . . The Archdeacon of Lynn, John Ashe started to raise money for the East Anglian Air NEW! Ambulance after his wife was airlifted to hospital following a terrible road accident. An exciting new Family Praise service is to be held 4 times Each year he invites us to join him for a sponsored run or walk of up to 10miles at one

a year specifically for families who are looking for a relaxed of Norfolk's country estates. and exciting new way to learn about church and God. Come and give it a go! This year it is being held at Houghton Hall, (near Harpley) on Monday, 4th May. Sunda y 31st May 10.30am at Grimston Church. Registration fee is £10 per family (can be paid on the day).

Registration at 10.30am for an 11.00am start. The funds you contribute are shared equally between your nominated church and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. If you do not fancy walking why not sponsor someone? Contact Rosemary Mehers (01485 521 866) or Judith Pollard (01485 601251). There will be a live band and seating; local churches, including St Lawrence's,

Harpley, will be running a cake and refreshments stall.

Why not come along and support us - bring a picnic and enjoy the Bank Holiday!

Free parking in front of the house – follow the signs.

20 | Village Link Village Link | 21 th 7 June First Sunday after Trinity Our War Memorial – Research and stories 9.00am All Saints, Ashwicken Holy Communion 9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Morning Prayer Thank you to those villagers who have got in touch to help us with our research 10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service on the village in WW1 and the Fallen. Please contact us if you have any 10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion information or if you are – or think you could be – related to anyone on the 11am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion memorial.

Ian and Steph Hall

Ascension Day Services 01485 600470 th There will be services for Ascension Day on Thursday 14 May at 10am a sung Holy Communion at St Mary Great Massingham and at 7pm a service of prayer Tomato Plants for Sale and meditation at All Saints Ashwicken

Tomato plants for sale at 62 Low Road, Congham Toas t the Barley!

50p each in aid of Macmillan

Thanks, Marjorie Peach st Sunday 31 May 3pm Join us at East Walton for a Rogation walk. Meeting at church we will walk around the village and across the fields as we celebrate farming and the growing harvest. Ending with tea and cake – of course! The Archdeacon's Charge . . The Archdeacon of Lynn, John Ashe started to raise money for the East Anglian Air NEW! Ambulance after his wife was airlifted to hospital following a terrible road accident. An exciting new Family Praise service is to be held 4 times Each year he invites us to join him for a sponsored run or walk of up to 10miles at one

a year specifically for families who are looking for a relaxed of Norfolk's country estates. and exciting new way to learn about church and God. Come and give it a go! This year it is being held at Houghton Hall, (near Harpley) on Monday, 4th May. Sunda y 31st May 10.30am at Grimston Church. Registration fee is £10 per family (can be paid on the day).

Registration at 10.30am for an 11.00am start. The funds you contribute are shared equally between your nominated church and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. If you do not fancy walking why not sponsor someone? Contact Rosemary Mehers (01485 521 866) or Judith Pollard (01485 601251). There will be a live band and seating; local churches, including St Lawrence's,

Harpley, will be running a cake and refreshments stall.

Why not come along and support us - bring a picnic and enjoy the Bank Holiday!

Free parking in front of the house – follow the signs.

20 | Village Link Village Link | 21 Rachael Spooner DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES MCFHP MAFHP

Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps, Foot health professional Ball valves, pipes etc. FOR ADVICE OR RSPCA Cat Neutering and Micro-Chipping Offer Washing machine, dishwasher and AN APPOINTMENT

bathroom installation. Blocked drains. 01485 601128 The Norfolk West Branch of the RSCPA are offeringcat neutering and micro-chipping Caring for your feet vouchers for only £10 during the month of May for anyone who lives in their area (which all the villages are). Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings in the comfort of your own home For more information or vouchers, please ring 01485 601139 or 01553 840764

THORNALLEY Hudson Fen Leisure Limited (incorporating PARC) FUNERAL SER VICES LTD Hudson Fen Leisure Ltd will be having car boots on the playing field to raise money Holding the traditions of a family owned and managed business for the running and improvement of the area. Providing a personal, ca r i n g and complete Fu n e r al Service The car boots will start at 12 noon and the dates for 2015 will be:- • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans • Private Chapels of Rest • Memorials May 2nd May 16th Telephone: (0155 3) 771399 May 30th June 13th June 27th July 11th Austin Street Kin g’s Lynn July 25th August 8th

PE30 1Q H August 22nd September 5th September 19th October 3rd Website - www.thornalleyfs.co.uk

ROBERT BRAMHAM Grimston Website (grimston.org) needs a Your LOCAL new webmaster to look after it and further improve it. Carpenter/Ha ndyman We need someone, with computer knowledge and an Friendly and reliable service ~ free quotations interest in the village, to work with William Howard (the Over 10 years’ experience – Fully insured Call for friendly advice or present webmaster), to initially learn about it and how a no-obligation es timate Approved supplier and installer of UPVC Windows, conservatories, doors, it works, with the eventual aim of taking over the day to fascia & guttering, cladding, garage doors and car ports. day running the website. Please send or email a brief Tel – 01485 601329 Approved installer of Firestone flat rubber roofing & GRP Fibre Glass letter about yourself and your experiences, and ideas Mobile – 07771 984360 roofing for the site.

Call Tim Curtis on 07794 085473 / 01553 760543 Send to the Clerk, John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Email [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.curtishi.co.uk Row or [email protected] 37 Church Lane, Roydon Look me up on Facebook!

22 | Village Link Village Link | 23 Rachael Spooner DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES MCFHP MAFHP

Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps, Foot health professional Ball valves, pipes etc. FOR ADVICE OR RSPCA Cat Neutering and Micro-Chipping Offer Washing machine, dishwasher and AN APPOINTMENT bathroom installation. Blocked drains. 01485 601128 The Norfolk West Branch of the RSCPA are offeringcat neutering and micro-chipping Caring for your feet vouchers for only £10 during the month of May for anyone who lives in their area (which all the villages are). Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings in the comfort of your own home For more information or vouchers, please ring 01485 601139 or 01553 840764

THORNALLEY Hudson Fen Leisure Limited (incorporating PARC) FUNERAL SER VICES LTD Hudson Fen Leisure Ltd will be having car boots on the playing field to raise money Holding the traditions of a family owned and managed business for the running and improvement of the area. Providing a personal, ca r i n g and complete Fu n e r al Service The car boots will start at 12 noon and the dates for 2015 will be:- • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans • Private Chapels of Rest • Memorials May 2nd May 16th Telephone: (0155 3) 771399 May 30th June 13th June 27th July 11th Austin Street Kin g’s Lynn July 25th August 8th

PE30 1Q H August 22nd September 5th September 19th October 3rd Website - www.thornalleyfs.co.uk

ROBERT BRAMHAM Grimston Website (grimston.org) needs a Your LOCAL new webmaster to look after it and further improve it. Carpenter/Ha ndyman We need someone, with computer knowledge and an Friendly and reliable service ~ free quotations interest in the village, to work with William Howard (the Over 10 years’ experience – Fully insured Call for friendly advice or present webmaster), to initially learn about it and how a no-obligation es timate Approved supplier and installer of UPVC Windows, conservatories, doors, it works, with the eventual aim of taking over the day to fascia & guttering, cladding, garage doors and car ports. day running the website. Please send or email a brief Tel – 01485 601329 Approved installer of Firestone flat rubber roofing & GRP Fibre Glass letter about yourself and your experiences, and ideas Mobile – 07771 984360 roofing for the site.

Call Tim Curtis on 07794 085473 / 01553 760543 Send to the Clerk, John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Email [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.curtishi.co.uk Row or [email protected] 37 Church Lane, Roydon Look me up on Facebook!

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QEH MATTERS Online

R.G.Electrics Ltd Services Ltd

Part P Registered For all your accountancy needs Remember the Stroke Awareness event at the QEH on May 7th at 7.00pm. This is AN ONLINE OR ON SITE NIC EIC. & J.I.B. approved Electrician Domestic, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE being held in conjunction with the Stroke Association. There will be talks from Commercial, Testing & Inspection, professionals and information for carers. Car parking will be free on the bus stop car Storage Heating, Showers etc BY A CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT park and you will be directed from there. Free Visual Wiring Inspections • Self assessment Tax Returns Fully Guaranteed and Insured • VAT Returns • CIS Over 25 years experience within the Electricity • Payroll Services Governors continue to take part in mock CQC inspections where we look at various Supply Industry • Capital Gains Tax wards or departments from the patient's point of view. We talk to patients and staff, inspect paperwork and the environment and observe what is happening in the area. Telephone Ray Galea on • Rental Accounts 01485 601037 or 07767 304685 • Limited Company Returns The reports are discussed at the council and board meetings. This is in preparation

www.rgelectrics.co.uk Call Karen Butler FCCA for the next official CQC which is due soon. 01485 601499

The Trust has employed a 'Front of House' receptionist based with the volunteers at the main entrance. She will be there between 8.30 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. With access to the Trust's internal systems, she will be able to provide better informed answers to the common questions asked by visitors, such as which ward their family and friends are staying on. This is a good start but we are pressing to have someone there for evenings and weekends as well.

The alterations to the footpath from the car park have taken much longer than expected and the Trust apologises for the inconvenience it has caused.

The next Governors' Council meeting is on Tuesday 2nd June at 4.00pm; in the Conference room at the QEH. Members of the public are warmly welcomed. Please phone 01553 613142 if you wish to attend.

Pat Watts R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance & Landscape Contractors Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting May Cover Picture Pruning Garden Waste Removal Sand, Shingle, Topsoil, Cement delivered We hope you like this months cover picture. It features sheep and lambs enjoying the Spring We will treat your garden as if it’s our own! sunshine in Grimston. Tel. 01485-600753 Mobile 07860-217764 4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston e-mail: [email protected] established 1983

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Part P Registered For all your accountancy needs Remember the Stroke Awareness event at the QEH on May 7th at 7.00pm. This is AN ONLINE OR ON SITE NIC EIC. & J.I.B. approved Electrician Domestic, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE being held in conjunction with the Stroke Association. There will be talks from Commercial, Testing & Inspection, professionals and information for carers. Car parking will be free on the bus stop car Storage Heating, Showers etc BY A CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT park and you will be directed from there. Free Visual Wiring Inspections • Self assessment Tax Returns Fully Guaranteed and Insured • VAT Returns • CIS Over 25 years experience within the Electricity • Payroll Services Governors continue to take part in mock CQC inspections where we look at various Supply Industry • Capital Gains Tax wards or departments from the patient's point of view. We talk to patients and staff, inspect paperwork and the environment and observe what is happening in the area. Telephone Ray Galea on • Rental Accounts 01485 601037 or 07767 304685 • Limited Company Returns The reports are discussed at the council and board meetings. This is in preparation www.rgelectrics.co.uk Call Karen Butler FCCA for the next official CQC which is due soon. 01485 601499

The Trust has employed a 'Front of House' receptionist based with the volunteers at the main entrance. She will be there between 8.30 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. With access to the Trust's internal systems, she will be able to provide better informed answers to the common questions asked by visitors, such as which ward their family and friends are staying on. This is a good start but we are pressing to have someone there for evenings and weekends as well.

The alterations to the footpath from the car park have taken much longer than expected and the Trust apologises for the inconvenience it has caused.

The next Governors' Council meeting is on Tuesday 2nd June at 4.00pm; in the Conference room at the QEH. Members of the public are warmly welcomed. Please phone 01553 613142 if you wish to attend.

Pat Watts R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance & Landscape Contractors Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting May Cover Picture Pruning Garden Waste Removal Sand, Shingle, Topsoil, Cement delivered We hope you like this months cover picture. It features sheep and lambs enjoying the Spring We will treat your garden as if it’s our own! sunshine in Grimston. Tel. 01485-600753 Mobile 07860-217764 4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston e-mail: [email protected] established 1983

24 | Village Link Village Link |25 Tree surgery & Dog Groomer VERY REASONABLE hedge maintenance WAYNE TUFFS fully qualified RATES

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COUNSE LLING R&B TURF & M O B I L E DAVID CRAVEN for all types of talking therapies including: GROUNDC ARE MACHINERY ACIOB anxiety & stress; depression; low self-esteem; panic HAIRDRESSING SPECIALISTS Architectural Services attacks; loss & bereavement; relationship difficulties; For all Residential Planning Servicing and Repairs to all physical, emotional & sexual abuse; anger management and Building Regulation make s of Hel en Lawnmowers ~ Ride-ons Applications free introductory session without obligation Garden M achinery Also Project Management Services offered Brian Fr eeman Tel. 01485 600901 Tel: 01485 540645 Tel 07585 442550 B.Ed., Advanced Diploma in Hum anistic Integrative Counselling www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk or 0777 5514 572 email [email protected] 07704 269 888 WE MEND ~ YOU MOW

26 | Village Link Village Link | 27 Tree surgery & Dog Groomer VERY REASONABLE hedge maintenance WAYNE TUFFS fully qualified RATES

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26 | Village Link Village Link | 27 Holly Meadows School: LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM The Last Word Maths Trail: How hard it is sometimes to answer the “why?” questions. Without answers we The school is looking forward to an action packed term with lots of opportunities are restless. Some we will never answer. Take three recent events that throw up for learning outside the classroom. The term has kicked off with a Maths Trail. the why questions. This was an opportunity for the children to work in their Big Cats groups, with the Why would Andreas Lubitz take 149 passengers to their deaths by crashing their Year 6s leading their teams round the school grounds answering lots of practical plane into the French Alps? Why would thousands of people want to see, and maths questions, such as “How many wheels are there in the car park?” “How even touch, the coffin containing the bones of King Richard III? Why do so many long is the Trim Trial (but you haven't got a measuring stick to use)? Estimate the say they have no interest in politics and have no intention of voting on May 7? number of blades of grass in a hoop. The children always work well in these groups and we continue to be impressed with the leadership skills we see put to Perhaps Andreas Lubitz's girlfriend gave a likely answer. She reported Andreas good use and the respect that the younger children show the older ones. said he wanted to do something, which would cause his name to be known the world over forever. He certainly achieved his proud objective. We shall never Grounds development: know why he put the plane into a rapid dive to destruction, but it revealed a very Mr Prior and Mr Williams are hoping to get to work on the grounds again as part sick mind. What a way to achieve notoriety! What a shame somebody didn't get of the curriculum work for Aldrin and Barbosa class, particularly the pond, flower alongside Andreas to make him think about the legacy he left his parents. beds and raised vegetable beds. If anyone has any plants or seeds to donate, the Peter Snow on Channel 4 guiding the programme showing the internment of King gentlemen would be very grateful for any contributions. Mrs Lake, Mrs Thorpe and Richard confessed to being baffled by the event. Others thought it was surreal. Mrs Staff have already been planting and growing with Gardening Club on a But it reminded us history is important, and can't be erased or buried. An event in Friday afternoon and I am sure that this work will tie in very well with what is being the past, even 500 years ago, can have a powerful effect on the present. planned. Thanks go to the children and the club leaders who are certainly making Whatever was intended for the pageant it certainly put Leicester on the map. a difference to our school grounds through their work. Perhaps it was simply that as a nation we love a pageant particularly when it Walk, bike, scoot to work: brings our very diverse community together in peace and happiness. For Leicester Cathedral it was an opportunity to remind the nation that the historical We hope that we will be able to encourage as many children to walk, bike or scoot events 2000 years ago of the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ still have a to school rather than taking a ride in a car this term. It is much healthier and will powerful effect on the present. We all have the opportunity to inherit the riches of make the congestion issue much more manageable if we have fewer cars on the the best of the past, and not to throw away its legacy. road. I know that a number of children who have to travel by car, do so through lift sharing and this is very positive in so many ways – less cars on the road, Multiparty politics is a comparatively newcomer to British politics. The cacophony travelling with a friend is fun, parents get released from the “Pickup routine for of solutions on offer to solve the nation's many problems are seen as hollow important activities like going to work. It is also more fuel efficient! Give it a go and promises by a society that has become familiar with the sleight of being see how much better you feel. economical with the truth. We discover self-serving rather than people-serving too often. We see too many doing what is right in their own eyes, a recipe for Athletics: confusion and distrust. Is it surprising there is little interest in politics and no Mrs Seaton (PE Subject Leader) and the staff are looking forward to the athletics inclination to vote? But then a manifesto full of humility, truth and righteousness season and our Sports Day (date still to be confirmed). The oldest children take isn't very appealing to the present mood of voters. part in the morning, competing in some organised throwing events and then in the Is it not time to reflect on the brave political commentator in Israel, called Isaiah, traditional flat races. In the past we have held a Tug of War competition between who lived more than 500 years before the Common Era? His answer to the many the houses which has been very popular. The school won the inter-cluster why questions of his day was to remind his hearers of the fatal flaw in all of us. He competition two years ago and the rematch has never been reorganised so we wrote: “All we like sheep have gone astray. We have turned each one to his own continue to be the Cluster Champions for Tug of War! The youngest children also way.” Sheep do the silliest of things some of which are dangerous. Sheep need a get to take part in a Sports Day competition in the same style, the best race being shepherd, and perhaps we do also to guide us from making more foolish and to see who can eat their “ice pop” before it melts in the heat of the sun! We are all dangerous decisions. After all is said and done, what's done is done and becomes looking forward to that competition. The school league/cluster matches will still part of history and inevitably leaves a legacy. continue through this term and this includes the Girls' Football Team who are going from strength to strength. John Wallis Best wishes for good adventures out in the fresh air! Rachael Williams

28 | Village Link Village Link | 29 Holly Meadows School: LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM The Last Word Maths Trail: How hard it is sometimes to answer the “why?” questions. Without answers we The school is looking forward to an action packed term with lots of opportunities are restless. Some we will never answer. Take three recent events that throw up for learning outside the classroom. The term has kicked off with a Maths Trail. the why questions. This was an opportunity for the children to work in their Big Cats groups, with the Why would Andreas Lubitz take 149 passengers to their deaths by crashing their Year 6s leading their teams round the school grounds answering lots of practical plane into the French Alps? Why would thousands of people want to see, and maths questions, such as “How many wheels are there in the car park?” “How even touch, the coffin containing the bones of King Richard III? Why do so many long is the Trim Trial (but you haven't got a measuring stick to use)? Estimate the say they have no interest in politics and have no intention of voting on May 7? number of blades of grass in a hoop. The children always work well in these groups and we continue to be impressed with the leadership skills we see put to Perhaps Andreas Lubitz's girlfriend gave a likely answer. She reported Andreas good use and the respect that the younger children show the older ones. said he wanted to do something, which would cause his name to be known the world over forever. He certainly achieved his proud objective. We shall never Grounds development: know why he put the plane into a rapid dive to destruction, but it revealed a very Mr Prior and Mr Williams are hoping to get to work on the grounds again as part sick mind. What a way to achieve notoriety! What a shame somebody didn't get of the curriculum work for Aldrin and Barbosa class, particularly the pond, flower alongside Andreas to make him think about the legacy he left his parents. beds and raised vegetable beds. If anyone has any plants or seeds to donate, the Peter Snow on Channel 4 guiding the programme showing the internment of King gentlemen would be very grateful for any contributions. Mrs Lake, Mrs Thorpe and Richard confessed to being baffled by the event. Others thought it was surreal. Mrs Staff have already been planting and growing with Gardening Club on a But it reminded us history is important, and can't be erased or buried. An event in Friday afternoon and I am sure that this work will tie in very well with what is being the past, even 500 years ago, can have a powerful effect on the present. planned. Thanks go to the children and the club leaders who are certainly making Whatever was intended for the pageant it certainly put Leicester on the map. a difference to our school grounds through their work. Perhaps it was simply that as a nation we love a pageant particularly when it Walk, bike, scoot to work: brings our very diverse community together in peace and happiness. For Leicester Cathedral it was an opportunity to remind the nation that the historical We hope that we will be able to encourage as many children to walk, bike or scoot events 2000 years ago of the crucifixion and the resurrection of Christ still have a to school rather than taking a ride in a car this term. It is much healthier and will powerful effect on the present. We all have the opportunity to inherit the riches of make the congestion issue much more manageable if we have fewer cars on the the best of the past, and not to throw away its legacy. road. I know that a number of children who have to travel by car, do so through lift sharing and this is very positive in so many ways – less cars on the road, Multiparty politics is a comparatively newcomer to British politics. The cacophony travelling with a friend is fun, parents get released from the “Pickup routine for of solutions on offer to solve the nation's many problems are seen as hollow important activities like going to work. It is also more fuel efficient! Give it a go and promises by a society that has become familiar with the sleight of being see how much better you feel. economical with the truth. We discover self-serving rather than people-serving too often. We see too many doing what is right in their own eyes, a recipe for Athletics: confusion and distrust. Is it surprising there is little interest in politics and no Mrs Seaton (PE Subject Leader) and the staff are looking forward to the athletics inclination to vote? But then a manifesto full of humility, truth and righteousness season and our Sports Day (date still to be confirmed). The oldest children take isn't very appealing to the present mood of voters. part in the morning, competing in some organised throwing events and then in the Is it not time to reflect on the brave political commentator in Israel, called Isaiah, traditional flat races. In the past we have held a Tug of War competition between who lived more than 500 years before the Common Era? His answer to the many the houses which has been very popular. The school won the inter-cluster why questions of his day was to remind his hearers of the fatal flaw in all of us. He competition two years ago and the rematch has never been reorganised so we wrote: “All we like sheep have gone astray. We have turned each one to his own continue to be the Cluster Champions for Tug of War! The youngest children also way.” Sheep do the silliest of things some of which are dangerous. Sheep need a get to take part in a Sports Day competition in the same style, the best race being shepherd, and perhaps we do also to guide us from making more foolish and to see who can eat their “ice pop” before it melts in the heat of the sun! We are all dangerous decisions. After all is said and done, what's done is done and becomes looking forward to that competition. The school league/cluster matches will still part of history and inevitably leaves a legacy. continue through this term and this includes the Girls' Football Team who are going from strength to strength. John Wallis Best wishes for good adventures out in the fresh air! Rachael Williams

28 | Village Link Village Link | 29 CRAVEN HOLMES Design & Build Ltd

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32 | Village Link Village Link | 33 Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553 Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston 1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch 07796 202425 Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row KL-630579 Sleeps 5, Private Parking and Garden Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison KL-630352 Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470 In between house sales, having building work done or simply Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492 taking a break? Then contact us for availability. 1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton KL-636318 1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch 07796 202425 Open all year Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-692722 County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall 534265 Clean and comfortable home with log burner, Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton 524217 Wi-Fi and stair lift Crafty Villagers Theresa George KL-630538 Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon 601413 Linen provided (except beach towels) Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham 520340, Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mr Michael Pitcher, 59, Lynn Road, Grimston 600421 Children welcome but unsuitable for under 5's District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777 Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341 Small dog by prior arrangement Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row 600875 Non smoking property Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383 Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston 601279 Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road 600127 For brochure and further information Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston 600337 Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone 600750 Contact Sue 0789 502 8141 or Freya 0790 333 5327 Greenfingers: Mr Charles Fosgate, 6 Lansdowne Close, Gayton KL-636963 Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629 Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL-782641 Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams 600241 Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Claire Cook 8 Bracken Way, Grimston 600626 Incy Wincy Mothers & Toddlers: Mrs Sally Panks, 6 Philip Rudd Court 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 Council Clerks: Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT 600875 Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ 600825 Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ KL-674382 Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101 or KL-691211 Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour or 01953 424242 Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon 600388 Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston 600391 Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd 578745 Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393 Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630866 Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston 601081 Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate) 33 Concorde Road, Norwich, NR6 6BJ

34 | Village Link Village Link | 35 Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553 Luxury Holiday Cottage, Grimston 1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch 07796 202425 Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row KL-630579 Sleeps 5, Private Parking and Garden Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison KL-630352 Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470 In between house sales, having building work done or simply Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492 taking a break? Then contact us for availability. 1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton KL-636318 1st Gayton Rainbows: Polly Brown, 9 Lancaster Way, East Winch 07796 202425 Open all year Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-692722 County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall 534265 Clean and comfortable home with log burner, Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton 524217 Wi-Fi and stair lift Crafty Villagers Theresa George KL-630538 Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon 601413 Linen provided (except beach towels) Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham 520340, Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mr Michael Pitcher, 59, Lynn Road, Grimston 600421 Children welcome but unsuitable for under 5's District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL- 668777 Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341 Small dog by prior arrangement Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row 600875 Non smoking property Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383 Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston 601279 Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road 600127 For brochure and further information Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston 600337 Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone 600750 Contact Sue 0789 502 8141 or Freya 0790 333 5327 Greenfingers: Mr Charles Fosgate, 6 Lansdowne Close, Gayton KL-636963 Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629 Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road KL-782641 Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams 600241 Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Claire Cook 8 Bracken Way, Grimston 600626 Incy Wincy Mothers & Toddlers: Mrs Sally Panks, 6 Philip Rudd Court 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 Council Clerks: Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT 600875 Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ 600825 Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ KL-674382 Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101 or KL-691211 Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour or 01953 424242 Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon 600388 Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston 600391 Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd 578745 Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393 Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove KL-630866 Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston 601081 Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440

(Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate) 33 Concorde Road, Norwich, NR6 6BJ

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