DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019

ELEVEN SAYS ISSUE 274 THE NEWSPAPER OF THE GROUP OF CHURCHES COVERING 11 PARISHES NASA reveals the Coming of Messiah. Signs in the Heavens! God gave signs in the heavens to mark the first and second coming of Messiah. „Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky … and let them be for signs and for seasons,…and God saw that it was good.‟ Genesis 1:14-19.

The Wise Men from the East were possibly prophets inspired by Daniel who saw, „one like the son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven … he was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples nations and men of every language worshipped him. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom that will not pass away, and his kingdom will never be destroyed‟. Daniel 7:13-14.

The Wise men asked, „Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him‟. Matthew 2:2. The Sparrow‟s Prayer

Thanks to NASA mapping the Heavens, we know that Father, before this sparrow‟s earthly flight three planets, Venus (the Bright Morning Star), Jupiter Ends in the darkness of a winter‟s night; (The Righteous King), and Regulus (The King Star), Father, without whose word no sparrow falls, came into line at Tabernacles 3BC to create the brilliant Star of Bethlehem. They came back into alignment Hear this, thy weary sparrow, when he calls. between April and June 2BC to guide the Wise Men to Mercy, not justice, is his contrite prayer, meet the nine month old Baby Messiah. Cancel his guilt and drive away despair; All this happened at the Feast of Tabernacles in early Speak but the word and make his spirit whole October. This is a time of Celebration that started with Cleanse the dark places of his heart and soul, the engagement of the Jews to God when they received at Mt. Sinai the Torah, a guide to holy living under God‟s Speak but the word and set his spirit free; blessing. They remembered God‟s faithful provision in Mercy, not justice, still his constant plea, the Wilderness by living again in booths. They also looked forward to the coming of Jesus the Messiah and So shall thy sparrow, crumpled wings restored His Millennial Kingdom of peace on Earth. Soar like a lark and glorify his Lord. Quentin Hogg, Lord Hailsham, 1907-2001 The Angels appeared to Shepherds who were actually This poem is included in the Anthology, Romance Poems, available from Temple Priests who were rearing the Passover Lamb. All www.branchpress.com accommodation had been booked way ahead by Jews visiting Jerusalem for the Feast. So Mary and Joseph If you need a priest . . . had to make a booth, in which traditionally there would have been a Bread Basket and a Cloth to keep the bread If any parishioner in the Rockland fresh. So Jesus, the Bread of Life, was born in a Booth, Benefice needs to speak to a priest during and placed in a Bread Basket and wrapped in a Bread the interregnum (vacancy of an Cloth! incumbent) please telephone Rev Mandy Ansell, 01508 538654 It is only when we humble ourselves, like the Wise Men, or email [email protected]. to seek the Messiah that we can „Soar like a Lark and If unavailable please telephone Rev Chris Ellis, glorify our Lord,‟ as Lord Hailsham put in his poem of 01508 484174 or email [email protected]. „The Crumpled Sparrow‟ which is on the right. Otherwise please telephone The Rural Dean, David Owen, John Wright 01508 522993 or email [email protected]

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2 Rev John Shaw‟s Retirement Service

Gentlemen, you are cordially invited to a On Sunday 30th September folk from across the Benefice filled Mid-Day Mardle Church for Reverend John's final service as our parish priest. An opportunity for men to quench their thirst for good company, conversation and, perhaps, to take a glass of something. New It was a joyful and for members are always given a warm welcome. some, a tearful event, as we wished John and Wendy a long, fulfilling and exciting retirement The Ferry House, Surlingham anytime between 12 and 2pm as they moved to the next chapter in life's journey. Christmas Gathering on Wednesday Dec 5th

Rev John has been our priest for 15 years Sonia has prepared a special menu for proving spiritual and pastoral support to the us, to say thank you for all our support local communities and throughout the year. schools in his unique and inimitable style. He was a great fit for the people here in this beautiful part of rural . We were very  Christmas Baguette with chips: turkey or vegetarian option, fortunate to be able to engage and enjoy his ministry and leadership. stuffing and cranberry sauce £5.95

We will all miss Reverend John and Wendy as a presence in our  Game Pie or Vegetarian Nut Roast with new potatoes and villages with their creative, inspirational and relaxed style to rural vegetables £8.95 ministry.  Christmas Pudding with brandy sauce £3.95 This will be their legacy as we endeavour to improve all that is good in our communities, whilst recognising the relevance of our ancient Next Meetings: January 9th (Please note: 2nd Wednesday of Parish Churches and their supporting Ministry Teams in achieving this th the month), February 6 (as usual, first Wednesday of the aim. month).

Lay-Readers Evelyn and Hubert‟s Leaving Any questions, please contact David Fairbourn on 01508 538437, Service or email [email protected]

A special Benefice Service was held on September 16th in St. Mary‟s Church Rockland, to give thanks and to celebrate the combined joint ministries of over 50 years that Evelyn and Hubert Hedge have given us in the Rockland Benefice.

They were presented with cards, presents and flowers in recognition of their commitment to all the churches, and a special cake made in their ####### ALL WELCOME ####### honour was enjoyed by all the congregation. The Parish Room, The Street, Rockland St Mary.

We shall miss them, and we pray for Refreshments, Newspapers, Bible Stories, Crafts, Puzzles God‟s Blessing upon them in the and Good Conversation. years to come, and hope they can

enjoy some well- deserved lie ins, For all ages. after all the years of travelling early on All with our compliments! Sunday mornings to lead services throughout the Benefice. Sunday Love and prayers. 27th January

Rockland Ministry Team Theme: Peace and Reconciliation

Drop in any time between 10.30am - 12.00 noon Make a note in your new 2019 diaries Please contact Rev Mandy Ansell on 01508 538654 for details or for possible help with transport Group Away Day

at Bowthorpe Church Centre ####### ALL WELCOME #######

Saturday March 23rd, 10am – 4pm Wednesday Fellowship

There will be no charge for the day, funded by the Group Meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month from 2-4pm at and Yelverton Village Hall for all people in the Bramerton Council Group and beyond! Christian and secular speakers, followed by tea, cake and fellowship. All welcome It will be led by Rev. Keith James December 12th - 'A slice of Turkey', speaker Jenny Gibbs

Further details in the next 11 Says, January 9th - Church History, speaker Dr Mary Fewster otherwise please contact February 13th - We welcome more poetry and pictures with Paul Binney Rev. Mandy Ansell, 01508 538654 For more information please contact Jo Threadgold 492657 or Pat or [email protected] Barter 493570

3 Sanyu Babies Home, Kampala, Uganda Ladies’ organisations

Ashby & Thurton WI Rockland St Mary WI First Thursday each month at 7.30pm Second Tuesday each month at 7.30pm Alpington, Bergh Apton & Yelverton TWIG Surlingham WI First Wednesday each month at 7.30pm First Thursday each month at 7.30pm

Alpington, Bergh Apton & Yelverton TWIG

2018 December 6th - Make-up for the Mature Lady - Nicole McDonald

2019 This Christmas please help Darius Muwanguzi, pictured above, January 2nd - The Club's AGM 2pm.at Alpington Village Hall. and other SANYU‟s babies get a happy and healthy start in life. He is so lucky SANYU rescued him. January 17th - Meal out at The Railway P.H., for 12.30 pm.

February 6th - A Year of Wildlife - RSPB. Minsmere - Alexandra Bass A little goes such a long way! A morning visit by Dr Alex, seen in the photo above left, £21. Anti malarial mosquito net, £4. A week‟s stay in Thurton, Ashby & District WI Mengo hospital, £115. Your gift will have no admin charges applied! How you can give:

At our November meeting members were  Place your gift (with a note) in the 11 Says envelope, or advised of invitations from other WI's, arrangements for the National Annual  Hand to John or Ruth Everett of Applebee Orchard, Rockland, or Meeting in June 2019 and the Royal Norfolk  Cheque to Bergh Apton PCC to obtain Gift Aid, or Show competition. A new committee was elected and Julie Powell was re-elected as  Cheque to Sanyu Babies Home president. Both to Liz Meynell, Bergh Apton Hall, NR15 1AX. For more information

The December meeting is our 57th Birthday Party with a Christmas contact Liz Meynell, 01508 558440 theme. An interesting programme of speakers has been arranged for 2019. New members are always welcome. St. Michael‟s Church, Langley

Presents (in the ballroom) Langley Hall, NR14 6BJ Loddon Flower Club O Lovely Peace 4th December - Merry Christmas Everyone by Susan Home. a concert of soothing and uplifting music

This is an Open Meeting, Members £6, Visitors £12. 7.30pm Saturday 1st December Refreshments, tombola, raffle, gift and card stalls.

2019 Joanne Knight (Soprano)

18th January - New Year lunch at The White Horse, Valerie Walker (Soprano)

5th February - Beautiful Bulbs by Simon White (slide show). Helen Hudson (Contralto and Recorder) A competition of the same name will be held. Lisa Bullen (Recorder) We would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a Happy Carol Skinner (Flute) New Year, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year. We also thank those who came along to our 60th Anniversary Alan Zipfel (Piano) Flower Festival entitled „The 1950s‟ which was held in September. We TICKETS: £8.50 Adults, raised £1,550. £7.50 Friends, Take a look at our web page on loddon.org for further details of £2.00 Students/Children events and photos of past meetings.

Flower Club events 1st Tuesday of every month. 7pm for 7.15pm start at Hobart (includes wine/soft drink and cake, and coffee/tea)

High School, Kitten‟s Lane, Loddon, NR14 6JU. Visitors £6. Everyone is welcome. Concert proceeds will go towards refurbishment of the Church

BYRUS Committee

BYRUS is looking for individuals who may be willing to join the committee which oversees the Youth Work in the Bramerton Group. The role is not arduous and involves three meetings per year.

We would be particularly keen to hear from parents of school age children who would have a key understanding of the needs and challenges faced by the young people in our community.

For more information and an informal conversation, please phone 01508 484174 or email: [email protected]

Rev Chris Ellis

4 Wedding

Charlie COLMAN and Emily ROCKINGHAM were married on 8th From the Registers September, 2018.

BAPTISMS It was the most 09/09/18 Archie WHITING Yelverton 16/09/18 Arthur WATERFIELD Framingham Pigot wonderful day for our 27/09/18 Samantha WILLIAMS Framingham Pigot wedding in September at 30/09/18 Zara ALLMAN Yelverton the stunning St Andrew's 21/10/18 Fraser STEPHEN Framingham Pigot Church in Framingham 28/10/18 Harley John CLOUGH Surlingham Pigot. The church looked 28/10/18 Noah JONES Framingham Pigot 28/10/18 Arthur TROPMAN Framingham Pigot absolutely beautiful in its 04/11/18 Olivia WOODS Framingham Pigot surroundings and could not have been a more perfect setting for the day. The service led by MARRIAGES Rev Chris Ellis was fabulous and included a great sermon - so many of 08/09/18 Charlie COLMAN and Emily ROCKINGHAM Framingham Pigot the guests commented on how enjoyable the day was. We also had a 12/10/18 Simon PITCHER and Charlotte HODDY Ashby St Mary 19/10/18 Paul STEVENSON and Samantha WILLIAMS Framingham Pigot lot of great comments on our organist, Nigel Waring, who did an incredible job with our chosen music. MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD AT ST MARY’S CHURCH, SURLINGHAM 19/07/18 David THURMAN Framingham Pigot We also could not have done it without the help and support of Patricia and John Roberts and Frankie Tranter who not only made sure our day

FUNERALS , BURIALS, CREMATIONS, INTERMENT OF ASHES went exactly as planned, but also welcomed us with open arms into the 11/09/18 Peter Clifford HERNE (88) Framingham Pigot 15/09/18 Alexander John (Sandy) PATERSON (73) Rockland St Mary parish. We look forward to visiting again soon.

(Interment of ashes) 17/09/18 Rachael Ann WEBSTER (55) Surlingham Photograph by James Powell Photography. Flowers by The Little 19/09/18 Elizabeth ROPER (78) Framingham Pigot Norfolk Flower 25/09/18 Olive Mabel BUCKMAN (98) Yelverton (Interment of ashes) Wedding at St Mary‟s Church, Ashby St Mary 05/10/18 Eric Russell HINDLE (80) Yelverton (Interment of ashes) Simon Keith PITCHER, of Beccles, and Charlotte Rachel HODDY, of 05/10/18 Jennifer Claire HINDLE (81) Yelverton Bergh Apton, were married at Ashby St. Mary Church on Friday 12th (Interment of ashes) October. 11/10/18 Irene MOORE Framingham Pigot 04/11/18 Pauline Helen ABEL (84) Bramerton (My sister wanted her wedding at Ashby 09/11/18 Geoffrey Thomas WILLIAMS (88) Rockland St Mary as it‟s where our mother, grandparents, Baptisms at St Andrew‟s Church, great grandparents and a lot of aunts and uncles are buried) Framingham Pigot The bride was escorted by her father, Billy Hoddy. The best man was Ryan Bell. The maid, or man, of honour was me, lol, Will Hoddy. (We are very modern!) The bridesmaid was Jordanne Roberts. Flower girl was Jessica Hoddy. Ushers were Matthew Hoddy, Alan Anderson and Jack Roberts. The reception took place at The Waveney House Hotel in Beccles. Will Hoddy Baptism at St Mary‟s Church, Surlingham

Harley John CLOUGH was baptised on Sunday 28th October in St Mary‟s Church, Surlingham.

He is pictured here with his Mum and Dad, Megan and Mark Noah Elliott JONES was Arthur Martin TROPMAN was CLOUGH, and big brother, Casey baptised at St Andrew's Church, baptised on 28th October at St John. Framingham Pigot, on Sunday Andrew‟s Church, Framingham 28th October 2018. Pigot. He is pictured here with his It was a lovely and very special Mum and Dad, Emily and Martin day supported and loved by all Noah is pictured with his TROPMAN. He is their second the family. parents, Kristian and Laura child to be baptised at JONES, the Rev Chris Ellis and Framingham Pigot. his older brother Eden, who was christened at St Andrew‟s in They all had a lovely day St Ethelbert‟s Church, Thurton 2016. surrounded by family and friends. invites you to Parish Gift Days An Evening of Christmas Music with The Loddon Band On behalf of the PCCs of the parishes of Bergh Apton, Thurton and Yelverton may I say an enormous „Thank You‟ to everyone who made Saturday 8th December 2018 a donation towards the various Gift Days held in the parishes during 7.00pm for 7.30pm start the season of Harvest. Tickets £10, (Inc seasonal refreshments) All donations will be used for the support of the mission and ministry of available from Revd Chris Ellis the churches and the maintenance of the buildings. Tel: 01508 484174 or Mrs Eileen Leathers Revd Chris Ellis Tel: 01508 480271

5 Eleven Says contribution appeal

Eleven Says costs about £5 per household per year to produce and we deliver the magazine free.

If you would like to make a contribution towards production we would be very grateful for your donation. Please make cheques payable to Eleven Says.

Envelopes, (enclosed in this issue), can be posted or delivered to the Treasurer or given to your local collector outlined below.

Village Name and Address Alpington & Yelverton Christopher and Christine Kemp, 3 St Mary‟s Close, Yelverton

Bergh Apton Shirley Rimmer, Hazeldene, Threadneedle Street,

Bramerton Angie Yeomans, 15 Bramerton Lodge, East Hill Lane

Framingham Pigot John and Patricia Roberts, 5 Stoke Road, Poringland

Claxton Paul and Sarah Carter, Birches, The Street

Rockland St Mary Rev Mandy Ansell, 44 The Street,

Surlingham Clive Evans, Mayfield, Ferry Road,

Thurton Rev Chris Ellis, The Rectory, 29 Ashby Road,

Treasurer John Everett, Applebee, Rockland St Mary

Poringland and District W.E.A - Learning for Life! WEA Loddon Branch - Spring 2019

Spring Term 2019 A series of 10 talks entitled "A Good Day for a Fight" given by Dr. Mark Felton “The Melody Lingers On” given by Brian Statham We find out about the American West in the 19th century, examine the The course will explore the different types of music that were popular in true story, revealing the exploitation, massacre, theft and ecological America during the period from c1850s to c1950s and relate them to vandalism that is too often ignored. You will hear familiar names like social, political and economic events. Custer's Last Stand, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Wyatt Earp and Crazy Horse, but perhaps shorn of their mythical aura. Starting Thursday 10th January 2019 at 10.30 am at Poringland Community Centre, Overton‟s Way, Poringland, NR14 7WB The talks begin on Monday January 14th in the Jubilee Hall, George Lane, Loddon, with ample free parking, and they continue until Monday The course comprises 10 sessions of one and a half hours each, plus a 25th March, with a half-term break on February 18th. The fee for the short break for tea/coffee and biscuits. The cost is £54.75 for the course – free to those on certain means tested benefits. ten talks will be £55. If you are undecided, come to the first talk free of charge and pay only if you continue. Fee remissions are available for No tests or exams! Come along to the first session and see if you like those receiving certain State benefits. You may speak in confidence to it! You can also enrol online at www.wea.org.uk/eastern the Treasurer, Elvie Herd. You may enrol at the first talk on 14th January or on line beforehand by going to „WEA Eastern Region For further information please telephone courses‟, quoting the title of the course and the reference number Jane Walker on 01508 494381 or Sue Krey on 01508 492930 C2225832. For further information, please telephone (01508) 521036 Do come along and join us! or 558453.

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Please join us for a special evening of Christmas Carols and Readings. Carols will be sung by Thorpe St Andrew‟s School Choir with the audience welcome to join in. There are a variety of tickets available and the price includes refreshments which are provided at the end of the service. Centre Nave seat (adult) - £20. Side seat (adult) - £12 (restricted view). Centre or side seat (children under 16) - £2 (must be accompanied by an adult). Tickets can be booked online at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eaaa-norwich-cathedral-carol-concert-2018-tickets-44799201618 or contact [email protected]. Doors will open at 6.15pm and the concert will begin at 7pm. All proceeds will go towards the EAAA Mission 24/7.

Please note: all seats are unreserved unless part of our VIP packages. For more information on a VIP package (which includes entry to a drinks reception pre-concert) please contact [email protected] or telephone 03450 669 999.

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7 Village News

Alpington & Yelverton Ashby St Mary & Thurton Alpington & Yelverton History Society Ashby & Thurton Village Hall & Playing Field

Alpington Village Hall, Church Road, Alpington NR14 7NU 100 Club - Thank you to all who contribute to the 100 club. This helps with much needed funds for Our Village Hall. The winning amount each Tuesday 8 January 2019 7.30 pm month is £40 with an extra £120 in November. Winner for October was

High days and holidays - At our Mardle evening we will be casting 73, K Roberts. The Big draw will take place at our Christmas Quiz and our minds back to those carefree days of holidays and outings, and Hog Roast on 24th November.

plan to show archive footage of how we spent our leisure time. Craft Afternoons - Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 2pm - 4pm Do bring your souvenirs and photographs to share your memories. Appropriate refreshments will be served. Members Free. Guests £3.00 Pre-School Sessions - Term time weekday mornings (except Wednesdays)

Alpington &Yelverton Community Emergency Short Mat Bowls - This has started really well and we have 10 Plan members so far. We welcome anyone who would like to come along, every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm at the village hall.

It‟s important that as a community we have a plan in place to deal with Burns Night - Dust off your tartan and come along to raise a glass in emergencies, be they caused by severe weather or man-made celebration of national bard, Robert Burns. This will be on Saturday incidents, to provide assistance especially to the most vulnerable 26th January at the village hall, Time, Supper Menu and Price will be people in our villages. advertised after Christmas so keep a look out for it. Alpington with Yelverton Parish Council is currently reviewing and updating its Community Emergency Plan. As a first step, the Council Playground Project Update will be sending a letter and questionnaire to all households to find out WE DID IT!!!! To date, we have raised over £12,000 from fundraisers, who might need special assistance and who may be able to help in an donations, and sponsored events. Tesco‟s Bags for Help have emergency. The questionnaires will be delivered in January and there awarded us £2,000 and the FCC Community Action Fund through will be collection boxes at various points around the village for your Wren has awarded us a huge £49,579.45. We can‟t thank all of you responses. enough for contributing to this amazing success. The target is to have

Your assistance in making this a success will be greatly appreciated. the new park installed for springtime. More details to follow.

Thank you in anticipation. In September, we held our most successful fundraiser - „Night at the

Sue Stacey, Parish Councillor Races‟. With thanks to Ray Wharton for hosting and all those who attended, bought raffle tickets, spent at the bar, and bet on horses for making it such a fun night. We raised a whopping £1,673.70. Alpington & Yelverton village hall We are still fundraising for the last couple of items needed for the park. Twelfth Night Hoe Down A „Big Toddle‟ will be taking place on the 5th of December. Please support us and sponsor our little children. Then look out for us in Saturday 5th January December as we‟ll be carol singing once again around Ashby and Thurton. Join us for a fun evening with callers Jan and Richard We can‟t believe how much has been achieved in just one year and Bar, hot food and nibbles that a new park is going to be installed. The villages and local

community have really come around us to support this project and Tickets £10, available from Pat Barter, 01508 493570 or here‟s to you. A massive thank you!!!! Keep watching out for more Chris hunter 01508 495179 details. We can‟t wait to see you all at the grand reopening of the new park. Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New year. All the best, from the Playground Project.

Ashby St Mary Sorrel Kelly St Mary‟s Church Ashby St Mary Successful MacMillan Coffee A Harvest Supper was held at Ashby St Mary and Thurton Village Hall on Saturday 13th Morning in Thurton October 2018. Forty Eight local residents attended and enjoyed the main courses of Cottage Pie, Lasagna, Chicken Curry, Fish Pie and Beef Bourguignon, all cooked by our Thanks to those who came to my splendid Lady Chefs in Ashby St Mary. Second, and some third, helpings ensured that coffee morning in September. A nearly all the main courses and desserts disappeared during the evening. good crowd squeezed into The

The food was then followed by a Old Post Office and enjoyed talk by Chris Bailey whose beverages and home-made entertaining discourse on biscuits. It was lovely to see old friends and new all coming together for such a good cause. hosting major music events in Norfolk and across the UK As well as chat there was the chance to puzzle over completed an enjoyable evening “Guess the Number of Cookies in the Tin” - over 80 and added valuable funds to St actually - and the lucky winner to get near this was Mary‟s Church accounts. Christine Osbourne. Well Done! Congratulations

Many thanks to our Chefs and must also go to Carol Powell who was able to get all who helped in preparing for very close to the number of stitches embroidered on the event. Special thanks to all a beautiful cushion kindly donated by Lyn Patterson. There was over 10,000 believe it or not! those who attended and helped clear and clean the hall at the I‟m delighted to report that we raised £236.40 in just end of the evening. two and a half hours! Thanks again to you all.

A true Community effort. Sarah Bush

8 Village News

Bergh Apton Bramerton Bergh Apton Society Bramerton Church clock

Wednesday 9th January - Dr Anne Edwards from the John Innes December marks the birthday of one of Bramerton‟s oldest and best Institute talking about Ash Dieback disease work loved residents. The clock in the tower of St. Peter‟s Church will be exactly 90 years old. It was installed in December 1928 and has been Wednesday 13th February - David Ashworth, Fire & Rescue CEO, the village‟s chiming companion ever since. Norfolk The three faces of the clock face north, 7.30 pm in Bergh Apton Village Hall, Cooke's Rd, Norwich NR15 1AA. east and south. It chimes on the quarters £3 to include refreshments. Raffle. and strikes on the hour.

Bergh Apton Society „mini break‟ It was installed by perhaps the most famous church clock-makers of them all, Canterbury Tales ( or for Archers fans : Where Bergh Apton Goes, Smiths of Derby, and is a marvel of Ambridge Follows) gleaming mechanical engineering as

In October The Bergh Apton Society's latest “mini break” took us to seen in the photo below. Canterbury and its surrounding area. Residents from Bergh Apton and surrounding villages set off to explore the far southeast, only to find some experiences rather familiar to us in Norfolk. Marshes -Romney, Close your eyes as it seaside resorts - Herne Bay and Whitstable, medieval history - Rye , chimes and it‟s not Faversham and of course Canterbury and even a ride on a steam difficult to imagine the railway . sonorous sound once

We enjoyed a “Jorvik” style Canterbury Tales Experience and had calling the village to plenty of time to explore Canterbury's fascinating Cathedral and work, play and to pray. surrounding ancient streets . Not even the war stopped the An unexpected highlight was a fascinating tour of Shepherd Neame Bramerton clock. brewery; the oldest brewery in the country, followed by a generous beer tasting session, which resulted in most of us sleeping on the It had to be rewound coach all the way back to Norwich! every week which meant a long climb to Thanks to Lynton Johnson for organising the trip . the top of the tower. Today the winding mechanism is automated.

If you would like to come to Bergh Apton Society events , we have a When the clock was installed in 1928 a brass plaque was erected at programme of reasonably priced talks and outings . Please email the foot of the tower. The wording is wonderful: Barbara Fox, [email protected] or just come along to Bergh Apton Village Hall where we meet over the winter on the second “Could but our tempers move as this machine, Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm. All welcome. Not urged by passion or delayed by spleen, But true to nature‟s regulating power, By virtuous acts distinguish every hour.” Thank you! The clock was installed at the same time as five of the eight bells were Coffee Morning, Tuesday 16th October at recast and hung. The benefactor was Aubrey Aston Blake of Washingford House. Bramerton Hall who presumably also paid for the clock. For good measure he also had the thatched church lychgate built from village Paris Back, Liz Lester, Clive and Alexandra Evans would like to thank oak. those who supported our Coffee Morning. And there is another surprise in the tower. It‟s a now disused apparatus Thanks to all of you who attended the event to buy, to donate, who ran which allowed the eight bells to be rung by one ringer. Called an stalls, gave their time on the day, contributed towards the Tombola, Ellacombe, it was invented in 1821 by a Gloucestershire rector called made delicious cakes and biscuits, we All raised £1566.25 for The Henry Ellacombe who disapproved of his often drunken bell-ringers Brooke and Priscilla Bacon Hospice. and found a way to make them redundant. A single operator pulled cords attached to hammers in the tower which struck the static bells.

But back to the clock which relies of course on those bells. It chimes Bramerton four times an hour and strikes according to the time. If you multiply that by 365 days a year and multiply again by 90 you end up with a figure Bramerton Community café well in excess of 31 million times that the St. Peter‟s clock has rung out across the homes and fields of Bramerton. What a fabulous turn out for our Community Café Coffee Morning in September! The cakes were cracking and the conversation never Dick Meadows

stopped as neighbours caught up with all the latest village news and Photo courtesy of John Firman, who helps to maintain the clock. gossip. All thanks to Jane and Angie and their band of helpers who made it such a marvellous morning. Commemorative Wartime Exhibition

The next Community Café Coffee Morning is on 1st December, from Sally Ann Meadows has put together a small but very informative 10am - 12. Come along and join us in the village hall for Mulled Wine exhibition which provides some fascinating details about the lives of and a mince pie, or cake and coffee with your friends and neighbours. the men who left the village to fight on foreign soil and paid the Plenty of activities for children too!!! ultimate price.

If you need a lift or would like someone to accompany you to the hall The exhibition will be in Bramerton Church for the next few weeks. please call Angie on 538769 or Jane on 538016. You can visit the church at any time of the day.

9 Village News

Carleton St Peter Kirby Bedon The PCC would like to thank everybody who visited the church for the Kirby Kids‟ Reunion - Update Bike Ride on Saturday 8th September. Also, thank you to Jill, Carol, Ursula and Robbie for manning the church and to Anne and Charlie We all enjoyed another happy reunion in September. The evening was Meo for riding for . Only 14 cyclists visited the church. very well attended and so many memories were shared about growing up in Kirby Bedon and the surrounding villages. We also talked about Harvest Festival Service taken by Rev Mandy Ansell. The service and growing up in the war years and especially recalled the day the the hymns were lovely. The church looked so beautiful decorated with American bomber plane crashed on Kirby hills. We spoke of the all the flowers and vegetables. A big thank you to all the flower arrang- American Airmen who survived the crash and who, with their family ers for your time and effort, the arrangements were stunning. Thanks members, flew from the USA to join us at a number of our reunions go to Ursula for playing the organ. over the years. Sadly, all our American friends have now passed away, but we will never forget them.

Claxton We had the usual raffle, tombola and other fund raising fun and after expenses we were left with £200. It was decided to use this money for St Andrew‟s Church, Claxton 2 small memorial plaques which will be placed along the path at EACH, one in memory of Roger Leister and one for Frank Bales. They will be Over the weekend of 22nd and 23rd September we celebrated the there as a constant memory to those brave American‟s who crashed in renovation of the East Window. On the Saturday two musical events Kirby Bedon on 18th August 1944. were held in the church. An event for young children and a concert, featuring „Reed All About It‟ in the evening. On the Sunday we were We all enjoyed a lovely buffet, together with endless cups of tea and very pleased to welcome the Bishop of Thetford who lead a service of coffee, as we all chatted and shared photographs and other wartime dedication for the renovated window. memorabilia. A huge thank you to all who contributed to the buffet, the raffles, the tombolas, etc, and for helping with everything on the night. We are holding our very Also, special thanks to those in the kitchen for keeping everyone popular Ceilidh in the topped up with tea and coffee! You all helped to make the evening a village hall on the evening most enjoyable time for everyone. We look forward to seeing you all at of Saturday 1st December our next reunion in September 2019! and on the 23rd December, at 3 pm we are once again Janet Rush celebrating the festive season with a Wassail in I‟d like to wish all the Kirby Kids and their families a Merry Christmas the church. Back by and a Happy and Healthy New Year! I look forward to hearing from you again in 2019! popular demand will be the „Reed All About It‟, pictured Angie Yeomans on the right. The event will include traditional Christmas carols as well as readings and poems all accompanied with Rockland St Mary mulled wine and mince pies. Friends of St Mary‟s Church, Rockland St Mary. News from the Village Hall On behalf of the PCC and the church community (and indeed the The 50/50 Auction in September was a great success and great fun! parish as a whole, who value the presence of St Mary‟s in the village), I Thanks go to all involved in the event, not forgetting everyone who must thank you all for continuing to support The Friends, by payment of supplied items for sale and bid and bought on the day, raising an subscriptions or by helping generally with the upkeep of the church and excellent £350 for much needed village Hall funds. The next 50/50 churchyard. Please encourage others to join, the more the merrier and, auction is among the many fundraising events already being planned should you not pay a monthly subscription (any sum you like), perhaps for 2019! you may consider doing so. Contact myself or treasurer Daphne

With Christmas on its way the next Community Café on Tuesday Howlett please if that is the case. Projects over the last 12 months or 11th December from 10.00am will have a festive theme with seasonal so include: cakes and savouries to tempt you. The Community Café is a vibrant New Bench - The "Friends bench" is situated overlooking the church, regular meeting opportunity and is an ideal place to exchange under the shade of a tree, is made of teak and has a fixed concrete information about what is going on locally or just to relax and chat with base. The friends also paid for the base for a second bench, donated friends and neighbours. Everyone is very welcome. by Sally, the mum of Jacko who tragically died in a motorcycle accident at Loddon. We owe our thanks to Paul Turrell who laid the bases.

Framingham Pigot Electrical Work - The switchgear and associated wiring of some age and in poor condition has been replaced and a completely new panel St Andrew‟s Church, Framingham Pigot heating system has been installed in the pit in the aisle, replacing tube

heaters installed at least 50 years ago. The cost of £5,085.65 was met Carol Service entirely from the Friends account.

Sunday 11th December at 4pm Car Park Sign - Parking by all and sundry on the church car park causes most of the wear on the lane, which is the responsibility largely Come and join us and The Singers for a service of of the PCC. The Friends have paid for a new sign asking people not to lessons and carols in our beautiful Victorian Church park and this has had some effect, but not surprisingly some just ignore Festive refreshments after the service it!! Hopefully it will reduce wear and tear and thus cost of maintenance.

Celebrate with us General donation - Last year I asked for discretion to make a grant of The First Eucharist of Christmas up to £1000 to the PCC if required. This month the general fund dropped to £61.14 and I have therefore asked that sum to be given to on 24th December at 8pm the PCC to help with parish share and other expenses, to which will be added a similar sum from PCC reserves. Continued on next page . . . 10 Village News Alpington & Bergh Apton Primary School

Rockland St Mary 2018 has been a very busy year for Alpington & Bergh Apton Primary Continued from previous page . . . With increasing costs and parish share School. We enjoyed marking 130 years since the school opened back demands, plus income slowly diminishing, this a problem that the PCC in 1888 and as could be expected the school has been in need of a are hoping to address by more fund raising/social events and stringent little extra TLC recently! We are a voluntary aided school and, as such, control of costs. I repeat my previous request for a willing volunteer to we were able to request capital funding from the Diocese and we put take on from myself the not at all onerous position of Chair of The forward a bid towards the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) held by Friends, and would welcome new ideas and projects. At year end our parish councils (Alpington with Yelverton and Bergh Apton) to Daphne Howlett, to whom thanks go for excellent book keeping skills, remedy the drainage and damp problems and, subsequently, to lay a will produce accounts for consideration, this may be an ideal time for a new playground. The children are already keeping fit and having fun on meeting. Let me know your thoughts please. the freshly painted activity areas. Grateful thanks to all who enabled this to happen. To date we still have £2789.47 in The Friends account, some of which I suggest be earmarked for a new direction sign at the end of School We‟ve had some changes inside the school too. A fifth classroom has Lane, which I will put in hand unless anyone has reservations. been created in the „old‟ hall and the remaining space has been transformed into the children‟s specialist learning area, somewhere that Over and out and thank you for your support they can explore practical and technical activities. We are so lucky to have this space and resource to enhance learning. Additionally, we David Richardson, Chairman, Friends of St Mary‟s Church have opened-up the cloakroom to create a bright, accessible, spacious area for the children and, in time, we look forward to this being a space Rockland St Mary Primary School to take time to interact and enjoy books. Again, grateful thanks to all who supported this project and the very generous contribution by Real Science or Just Bangs for Redwood Class at Rockland parents who volunteered their time over the summer holidays to School decorate and furnish to such a beautiful finish.

Recently our year 5 and 6 children enjoyed an amazing trip to the Once again, we have enjoyed celebrations at both Bergh Apton and OPEN in Norwich to see „Fireworks – Real Science or Just Bangs?‟ Yelverton Churches They met internationally recognised pyrotechnician, Matthew Tosh, throughout the year. who introduced the children to his magical and explosive world of pyrotechnic science. The children learned how the colours, sound To commemorate the effects and perfectly timed bursts of fireworks are created. Miss centenary of WW1, we Forster, Science Lead and Class Teacher, chose the event as it ties in visited the War Memorials with the class Inquiry topic of „Festivals of Light‟ and the science topic in both churches. The of „Light‟ in the hope that it would inspire the children to think about children have documented science as a future career their learning, and taken the important opportunity to Our year 3 and 4 class have a trip planned to the Time & Tide museum reflect and remember to study Romans and Saxons. within the school.

Tuesday 6th November was a very important day for us. The pupils met We hope you have enjoyed our brief update of our year and we would Councillor Mike Hayward and Councillor Jim Wretham, who visited us like to extend our very warmest wishes to you all for a very peaceful on behalf of Rockland St Mary‟s Parish Council. They told us that the Christmas and a New Year filled with happiness and good fortune. Parish Council were planting a tree in Black Horse Dyke (adjacent to the Parish Room) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and wanted the school to be involved. The councillors then gave Christmas Carol Services a brief talk explaining why the tree was being planted and about the Ashby St Mary December 16th 18.00 soldiers from the village who fought in the war. The children were very interested and after the talk were invited to ask questions, which they Bergh Apton December 16th 18.00 certainly did! The councillors were very impressed with how attentive Bramerton December 16th 15.00 the children were and at how many questions they had to answer. Carleton St. Peter December 9th 11.00 During the afternoon a few Claxton December 23rd 15.00 pupils went Christmas WASSAIL

along to help Framingham Pigot December 16th 16.00 plant the Hornbeam Kirby Bedon December 16th 18.00

Tree, watched Rockland St. Mary December 23rd 15.30 by many local people which Surlingham December 23rd 16.00

was nice to see. Thurton December 16th 16.00

The children were told that a commemorative plaque would be placed Yelverton December 16th 11.00 under the tree for future generations to see.

Vacancy – We are looking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant Christingle Services to supervise the children during their lunch break. Hours are 12 noon Carleton St Peter December 23rd 14.00 to 1pm daily, Monday to Friday, with an annual salary of £1,841. Please Everyone is welcome, please bring the children. contact the school office or see our website for further information. Thurton December 23rd 16.00 Tel: 01508 538345 or [email protected]

Our next Open Day for Early Years admission in September 2019 Nativity Services is Monday 7th January at 1pm to 3pm. Anyone unable to make the Bergh Apton December 24th 16.00 Open Day please contact us to arrange an alternative appointment. Rockland St Mary December 24th 18.00 We are a very welcoming school whose staff and pupils are proud of their school environment and enjoy sharing this with visitors. 11 ELAINE SMITH Rockland St Mary Electrical Post Office, Store & Tearoom Hon FLCM, GLCM, LLCM, (TD) (Dup), ALCM (Trip), Dip LCM, FISM Services Open 7 days a week for all your

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15 CODE: HC = Holy Communion; E. Praise = Evening Praise; FC = Family Communion; FW = Family Worship; MP = Morning Prayer; EP = Evening Prayer; .PT = Parish Team; VM = Vestry Meeting. Weekday Holy Communion at St Mary‟s Yelverton on Thursday 6th December & Thursday 3rd January at 10.30am

Bible Readings Sunday by Sunday: December 2018 & January 2019

Date Old Testament Epistle Gospel 02/12/18 Jeremiah 33.14-16 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 Luke 21.25-36 Advent Sunday WeWe wouldwould likelike toto wishwish 09/12/18 Baruch 5.1-9 Philippians 1.3-11 Luke 3.1-6 2nd of Advent or Malachi 3.1-4 ourour readersreaders aa 16/12/18 Zephaniah 3.14-20 Philippians 4.4-7 Luke 3.7-18 3rd of Advent 23/12/18 Micah 5.2-5a Hebrews 10.5-10 Luke 1.39-45 4th of Advent [46-55] MerryMerry ChristmasChristmas 24/12/18 2 Samuel 7.1-5, 8-11,16 Acts 13.16-26 Luke 1.67-79 Christmas Eve Morning Eucharist andand aa HappyHappy andand 24&25/12/18 Isaiah 9.2-7 Titus 2.11-14 Luke 2.1-14[15-20] Christmas Eve/ or Isaiah 62.6-12 Titus 3.4-7 Luke 2.[1-7]8- Christmas Day Healthy New Year! or Isaiah 52.7-10 Hebrews 1.1-4[5-12] John 1.1-14 Healthy New Year! 30/12/18 1 Samuel 2.18-20, 26 Colossians 3.12-17 Luke 2.41-52 1st of Christmas 06/01/19 Isaiah 60.1-6 Ephesians 3.1-12 Matthew 2.1-12 Epiphany 13/01/19 Isaiah 43.1-7 Acts 8.14-17 Luke 3.15-17,21,22 Baptism of Christ 20/01/19 Isaiah 62.1-5 1 Corinthians 12.1-11 John 2.1-11 3rd of Epiphany 27/01/19 Nehemiah 8.1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12.12-31a Luke 4.14-21 4th of Epiphany 03/02/19 Malachi 3.1-5 Hebrews 2.14-18 Luke 2.22-40 Presentation of Christ

Please note: At Holy Communion, where only two readings are used, the first reading will usually be the Epistle, and the second will always be the Gospel reading. At other services where two readings are used, the first will usually be the Old Testament reading, and the second can be either the Epistle or the Gospel readings.

CLERGY OF THE BRAMERTON GROUP ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH OF Eleven Says Editorial Board PORINGLAND AND LODDON Editor: Ruth Everett Thurton Benefice Rockland Benefice Parish Priest Tel: 01508 538231 Father Padraig HAWKINS, The Lodge, Rev Chris Ellis Rev Mandy Ansell 17 Upgate, Poringland. NR14 7SH. Treasurer, Donations, Advertising: The Rectory 44 The Street, Tel: 01508 492589. John Everett Applebee, Bramerton 29 Ashby Road ROCKLAND ST MARY Email: [email protected] Lane, Rockland St Mary, Norwich. NR14 7HE. Tel: 01508 538231 THURTON NR14 7AH Times of Masses NR14 6AX Tel: 01508 538654 Saturday 6 pm Loddon Contributions, Page Layout and Tel: 01508 484174 Email: [email protected] Design: Angie Yeomans Email: [email protected] Sunday 9 am Poringland 15 Bramerton Lodge, Bramerton, Norwich. Daily Mon-Fri 8 am Poringland NR14 7EQ. Tel: 01508 538131

Saturday 9 am Poringland (Answerphone) Youth Worker Emmi Ward Contributions are very welcome subject to Norwich Youth for Christ Staff days off: the Board‟s discretion and available space. 36 St Giles Street, Deadline for all material (“copy”) for the NORWICH Monday Chris Ellis next issue is 10th JANUARY 2019. NR2 1LL Mandy Ansell Tel: 07717744630 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Thursday Mandy Ansell Produced by: Angie Yeomans

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