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Village News
March 2019 Edition. Contacts Page
Donna Read – Village News editor [email protected]
Clergy & Readers
Revd Martin Dale The Vicarage, 37 Church Rd, 01945-880 259- Tilney St Lawrence, PE34 4QQ Revd Barbara 8 School Rd, Tilney All Saints, 01553-810808 Pearman PE34 4SJ Mrs Stevie Brooks 4 Clement Close, Outwell, 01945 592762 Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE14 8QY
Churchwardens
Terrington St John Mrs Christine Chaffe 10 King John Avenue, Kings Lynn, 01553-691 613 PE30 4QA Mr Tim Clayton Silverton House, Church Road 01945-880 406 Terrington St John, PE14 7RY
Tilney St Lawrence Mr Geoffrey Place Woodstock, Workhouse Lane, 01945-881 126 Tilney St Lawrence, PE34 4QH Mrs Wendy Shattock 5 Aylmer Dr. Tilney St Lawrence 01945 881 285 PE34 4RQ
Tilney All Saints Mr David Cook 11 Pullover Road, Tiley All Saints 01553 760303 Kings Lynn PE34 4SG Mrs Audrey Clearview, Shepherdsgate Road, 01553 829603 Wootton Tiley All Saints Kings Lynn PE34 4RP
Please note that the deadline for submissions for the June 2019 edition will be the 17th May 2019 Letter from the Vicarage
I came across this story some time ago.
“A chairman decided that his company would sponsor a number of concerts in the town as a marketing exercise. The first concert they sponsored was Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony. Unfortunately the chairman had a prior engagement on the opening night and so gave his ticket to the Head of the Personnel Department.
The next morning the Chairman asked him how the concert was and the Head of Personnel replied that he had enjoyed it very much. But he then proceeded to hand the Chairman a memorandum which read as follows:
“As we are sponsoring these concerts, I have noticed that we could make significant cost cuttings - at no real expense to the quality of the performance - if we attended to the matters below.
1. For considerable periods of time the oboe players have nothing to do. The number should be reduced and their work spread over the whole orchestra, thus eliminating peaks of inactivity.
2. All 12 violins were playing identical notes. It seems an unnecessary duplication of effort and the staff in this section of the Orchestra could drastically be reduced. If a large volume of sound is really required, this could be obtained through an electric amplifier.
3. Much effort was put into playing demi-semiquavers. This seems an excessive refinement and it is recommended that all the notes should be rounded up to the nearest semiquaver. If this were done it would be possible to use trainees and lower grade instrument operators.
4. No useful purpose is served by repeating with horns the passage that has already been handled by strings. If all such passages were eliminated, the concert could be reduced from 2 hours to 20 minutes.
If Schubert had attended to all these matters, he would have been able to finish the symphony before he died!” For many of us, there is a tendency to treat the reading the Old Testament in the same way as the Head of Personnel saw the presence of the 12 violins in Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony – as unnecessary.
We have limited time to read our Bible and so, of necessity, the Old Testament is overlooked.
But we do so at our peril! If we ignore the Old Testament, we miss 39 books of God’s Word, recording God’s interaction with His Chosen people and their neighbours – and even their enemies.
And there are some gems in the Old Testament – stories from which we can learn and which can encourage us in our Christian lives.
We can read of fascinating conversion stories, like that in Daniel 4 of the pagan king, King Nebuchadnezzar– the most powerful man of his day who came to worship the true God of Israel.
We can read in the Old Testament the stories of the great men of God referred to in the New and find that they had the feet of clay too – which gives us encouragement to persevere with God and realise he hasn’t given up on us.
You can read how the great Patriarch Abraham lied to save his own skin. And, without the intervention of God, he would have left his wife Sarah - separated from the husband she loved - languishing in Abimelech’s harem (Gen 20). And while Sarah was in her haremic prison, Abraham was enjoying the wealth and riches that Abimelech had showered upon him in exchange for Sarah. And yet it was to this same Abraham that God promised he would be the father of many nations (cf Gen 15:5).
You can also read of how the Patriarch Jacob lied and cheated his brother Esau out of the birthright and blessing due to the eldest son. Yet God blessed Jacob – though he went through much suffering before he became the spiritually broken man, Israel of Jabbok’s Ford (Gen 32:22 et al)
Take Israel’s greatest Old Testament king, King David. King David is described in the New Testament by St Paul (Acts 13:22) as “a man after God’s own heart”, yet in one incident (2 Sam 11) he broke arguably five of the Ten Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing, lying and coveting his neighbour’s wife) in his adulterous fling with Bathsheba.
For all these men and women of God, their strength lay not in their human frailty but in their tenacity to seek God and his will in their lives.
And perhaps it is that which we have to consider as we approach, that God reaches out to us despite our human frailty. As God the Father said of Jesus “listen to Him” (Mt 17:5). And having listened we are challenged then to follow him.
Vicar’s warning
When you enter this church, it may be possible that you hear, “the call of God”.
However, it is unlikely that He will call you on your mobile. Thank you for turning off your phones
If you want to talk to God, enter, choose a quiet place and talk to Him.
If you want to see Him, send a text while driving.
Come with us to Switzerland!
Maddy is organising a trip to Switzerland from 30th July till 6th August 2019 at Hotel Athos in Interlaken. Price around £1000 per person 2 sharing (all inclusive of flights, meals in the hotel and the outings on railways, gondolas and boats). Please call Maddy at 01945- 880 259 if you want to find out more.
Lent Course 2019
We are planning to hold an Alpha Course during Lent at the Vicarage on the following Thursday from 6.15 pm to start at 6.30pm at the Vicarage as follows:
Thursday 7th March 2019 Thursday 28th March 2019 Thursday 11th April 2019 and Tuesday 16th April 2019
All are most welcome.
Please can you let Maddy know at 01945-880 259 if you'd like to come or just turn up
Bowling of a Tuesday Night
A poem by Gwen SPRIGGS
I’ve taken up bowling,
At the age of eighty-two,
My family laughed,
“Well done Mother, good on you”.
Well, I really enjoy it,
I think it’s great fun.
I bowl that ball down the carpet,
It’s really not easy you see,
Because the ball is weighed one side,
Which seems ridiculous to me.
But soon I get the hang of it, Now all the power is mine,
As I roll that ball down the carpet,
And the all my friends whine.
“Too fast, Gwen” they shout,
Just take your time.
But if I bowl it gently,
It doesn’t reach the Jack,
So I have to bowl it fast,
Then it knocks everyone else,
Off the Jack.
I’m not a serious person,
I like to have a bit of fun,
So bowling on a Tuesday night,
Well yes, I really like that one.
My team won last night,
Twelve Nine,
I really don’t know what that means,
But I am having a whale of a time.
Tilney All Saints News
Although it’s only February, (as I write), it’s been a lovely sunny day today. At this time of the year the sun always makes me feel hopeful for better things to come. There are so many dismal things happening in the world, it’s easy to lose sight of simple joys. The warmth of the sun after a chilly spell is one of those simple joys. We could rejoice in them more than we actually do. Our church group at Tilney All Saints is another one of the joys of life. We are a group of friends, meeting together in the simplicity of Christian friendship. We meet one another with open hearts and minds, ready to offer a welcome to anyone who would like to join us. Our services aren’t slick and professional, sometimes they might seem a little bit casual (we are experimenting with being able to respond to what seems important at the moment) but a lot of preparation goes into them. Come along and try us. You will always be welcome and you could meet some new friends. You may also get to meet God if you are especially blessed.
We meet at 11am each week, except for the second Sunday of the month which is a 10am united service circulating round the four churches.
Mid-week service:
Every Wednesday morning at 9.30am, I perform a mid-week service of Holy Communion in the Lady Chapel of Tilney All Saints Church. It’s a wonderful opportunity to take some time away from the demands of day to day life and draw closer to God in this gentle service of thankfulness. Please consider coming if you are able to.
Dates for you Diary:
Lent begins on 6th March (Ash Wednesday). There will be two United Benefice services of Holy Communion on that day. One will be held at 3pm at Tilney St Lawrence & the other at 7pm at Magdalen.
Jars of Tears
At Tilney All Saints we are collecting for Water Aid during Lent using their ‘Jars of Tears’ campaign. All this involves is having a labelled jar in your house where people put money that they may have spent on treats and/or place loose change. At the end of Lent the money will be collected together and sent to Water Aid. If you would like to join in, all you need is a jam jar!
Mothering Sunday is 31.03.19. There will be a Family Service (That means it’s for everyone, whatever your age.) at 11am, with gifts for the ladies, sweets for the children & followed by refreshments. Please come, you’ll be most welcome.
Palm Sunday is 14th April. There will be a united benefice service of Holy Communion at 10am at Terrington St John Church.
Good Friday is 19.04.19. At Tilney All Saints there will be a service at 3pm. This will be a mixture of quietness, Bible readings and poems. A moving and thoughtful experience.
Easter Day: A joyful service of Holy Communion at 11am. Small chocolate eggs for the children (and for most of the adults!). I’ll look forward to seeing you there!
God bless, Rev’d Barbara Pearman 01553 828808 [email protected]
Tilney All Saints Village Hall
The newly renovated Village Hall is available to hire at very reasonable hourly rates, with reduced rates for booking a session (morning, afternoon or evening).
For further details, please contact Jan on 01553 828193.
Regular (weekly) activities taking place in the hall include –
German Shepherd Dog Club Mondays 7-9pm Contact Diane on 01553 810057
Table Tennis for Fun Tuesdays 2-4pm Contact Peter on 01553 617727
Jujitsu Tuesdays 8-10pm Contact John on 07916 288308
Gaming Club Wednesdays 6.30-10.30pm Contact David on 07999 387414
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Tilney All Saints Village Hall News
A new club called ‘Magical Musical Memories’ was trialled on Thursday afternoons, the intention being to share memories of favourite music. Those interested brought examples of their favourites and all were invited to sit and listen, sing along or dance – whatever they wished. Unfortunately, attendance was not sufficient to continue but if enough interest can be raised, it is hoped to try again later in the year. If you think this would interest you, please contact Audrey on 01553 829603 for details.
The Quiz Night scheduled for Feb 22nd will have happened when you read this. See the next issue of the Village News for a report.
A Plant Sale should be held on Saturday 27th April from 10.00 til 14.00 – all being well!
Last year’s Sale had to be postponed until May because of the awful weather in April so fingers are crossed for this year’s. It won’t be long before the ladies of the committee will start to produce their delicious home-made cakes in time for our Afternoon Tea on Saturday 25th May. As usual, there will be a huge array of tempting sandwiches, cakes and biscuits – all home-made – which our waitresses will serve you on our best china, along with unlimited tea or coffee. Make a note in your diary now. Everyone is welcome, especially singles or new villagers who will be greeted at the door and shown to table. This is an excellent opportunity to make new friends.
A Reminder: every 4 weeks the Library van comes to the village and stops outside the Hall. We provide refreshments for visitors to the Library and for anyone else who happens to be passing. These Coffee Mornings are becoming increasingly popular – they provide opportunities to get out of the house and meet with others while enjoying a coffee and home-made cake or biscuits. All this for only £1 !! See below for dates.
Village Hall Committee
Chair - Robert Sloan Tel: 01553 828448
Secretary - Val Grange Tel: 01553 828188
Treasurer - Jan Clubb
Booking Secretary - Jan Clubb
Members - Glenys Benson
Maureen Collison
Ann Halliday
Peter Hodgson
Co-opted member - Maurice Hoare The Village Hall Committee would love to welcome some new members to their small, friendly group of hard-workers. Enthusiasm and a desire to support your village are the main requirements. If you feel you have something to offer and would like to join us, please contact a member of the Committee.
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For your Diary, FORTHCOMING EVENTS in TAS Village Hall
Saturday April 27th – PLANT SALE 10am til 2pm (weather permitting!)
Saturday May 25th – AFTERNOON TEA Doors open 2.30pm
Please look out for further information about these events nearer the time.
Thursday COFFEE MORNINGS are due to be held in the Hall on 4thApril, 2nd May, 30th May, 27th June etc to coincide with the visits of the Mobile Library.
All are welcome from 10am til 11.30am. Just £1 gets you Coffee or Tea, plus Cake or Biscuit so come and join us.
We look forward to seeing you at some (or all) of these events.
For all enquiries about hiring the hall, contact Jan on 01553 828193 – our rates are very competitive.
FENLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY
Our small team of researchers continues to be busy help others with their family research. I remember a story from my own family. My grandfather was born in Orkney, his father, a horse breeder and farmer, decided to leave Orkney and buy land in North Hertfordshire.
They travelled by boat. My grandfather told me that he remembered the journey by boat and going with his father to water & feed the horses in the hold, they were held upright in slings so they would not fall and hurt themselves.
It puzzled me how they could travel to a land locked county by boat, until I realised they travelled on the Grand Union canal. He told me they stopped off at Redbourn to stay on a farm on the downs. Before travelling by road to a farm in North Hertfordshire. I later found the farm had been sold to become Whipsnade Zoo.
Computer Sessions - our team of experienced researcher will be in Wisbech Library on first Tuesday of each month from 10 – 12 noon to help visitors with their family history. On the second Tuesday of the month they will be in Wyevale Garden Centre Crowland from 11 – 3p.m. you will find them in the restaurant.
Monthly meetings - are held on the FOURTH Thursday of each month in Wisbech Library from 7 – 9pm. Including a Speaker, Book Shop and Reference Stand and our researchers will be on hand to help with research at the beginning of the meetings. Our February meeting will be on Thursday 27th in Wisbech Library. Our guest speaker will be Sam GODLEY with a talk about ONE-NAME STUDIES. In March 28th the meeting will concentrate on helping members with ‘Myths, Stumbling blocks and Brick walls. Everyone welcome to attend our meeting.
Visitors fee £2 donation. Events - Our team is busy preparing displays to match the theme of various events being held in the area. We will be very busy in May. We will be in Elgood’s Brewery Plant & Craft Fair. St Augustine Church 150th anniversary with a display of ‘Weddings through the Ages’. Followed by the Walpole Flower Festival, which is ‘Transport through the Ages’. If you would like us to attend your event as an added interest please call us.
Special Talks - Our two members who give talks are been busy attending meetings for Wisbech St Mary Ladies Group & Wisbech Whirly Birds in February & Crowland in March. They give talks on various subjects to local groups. The talks include ‘The Fun of Family History’. ‘My Naughty Great Aunt Eliza’. ‘The Angels of St Clements Church’. ‘Jane DAVYES a much Married Lady’, ‘ The Inspector of Nuisances’ and ‘The Ups & Downs of being a JP’.
For information about any of the above please call Bridget HUNTER on 01945 587723
Tilney St Lawrence News
Community Lunch.
Residents from Terrington St John and Tilney St Lawrence attended the recent Spark Community Lunch funded by Comic Relief which was held on Friday 11th January. This was organised by Community Action Norfolk and West Norfolk Befriending with support from the local community and Terrington St John Methodist Church where the event was held.
A carvery lunch was provided by The Barn from Terrington St John and entertainment by Peter Hammond. Sixty-four people enjoyed the lovely afternoon of community togetherness.
Main contributors were Veronica Nelson from the Methodist Church, Freedum Dune from Community Action Norfolk and Pippa May from West Norfolk Befriending.
Also in attendance were Lorraine Bussens from West Norfolk Deaf Association who serviced hearing aids. Norfolk Police were represented by PC Ryan Williams.
There will be a follow up Coffee Morning on Friday 22nd February 10-12 at Terrington St John Methodist Church.
This is hoped to develop into a regular Community event.
All welcome to come along, hope to see you there.
TILNEY ST. LAWRENCE PARISH CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS
10.00 AM - 12.00 noon
SATURDAY 16th MARCH 2019 SATURDAY 13thAPRIL 2019 SATURDAY 11th MAY 2019 SATURDAY 15th JUNE 2019 SATURDAY 20th JULY 2019
SAT/SUN AUGUST 10th & 11th FLOWER FESTIVAL
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2019 SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2019 (MACMILLAN)
STALLS, RAFFLE,BOOKS PLANTS BRIC-A-BRAC
Refreshments will be served
IF ANYBODY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A STALL, ON ANY OF THESE DAYS OR HELP IN ANY WAY, PLEASE CONTACT LINDA OR WENDY ON 01945 882114 OR ANNE ON 01945 880222
If anybody has any bric-a-brac, prizes or cakes to donate, we would be very grateful
Kevin Barry In Concert
TILNEY ST. LAWRENCE VILLAGE COMMITTEE REG. CHARITY NO. 304092
Chairperson: Philip Cullen 01945 880718 Vice-Chairperson: Judy Crawford 01945 881193 Treasurer: Zoe Sandle 01945 880465 Secretary: Anne Thompson 01945 880222 Caretaker: Steve Lamb 07901203085 Booking Clerk: Abby Marshall 01945 880186 Groundsman: Heronwood Landscapes Bar Premises Supervisor: Trevor Marshall
01945 880186 Committee: Judy Crawford, Philip Cullen, Anne Thompson, Helen Greenwood, Maurice Hoare, Doreen Hattigan, Peter Kerrison, Jo Lomax, Abby Marshall, Trevor Marshall, Geoff Place, Jay Musgrove-Farley, Tamara Emery, Zoe Sandle, Kay Waring, Jayne Lawson, Linda Petts, Dane Rayner
Committee meetings will be on the third Monday of each month at 7pm in the Village Hall
Hall Hire Charges for 2018
January to March & October to December April to September ( includes Winter Heating Charge) Sunday -Thursday £8.00 per hour Sunday -Thursday £7.00 per hour Friday – Saturday before 6pm £8.00 per hour Friday - Saturday before 6pm £7.00 per hour Friday – after 6pm £11.00 per hour Friday – after 6pm £10.00 per hour Saturday – after 6pm £15.00 per hour Saturday – after 6pm £14.00 per hour New Year’s Eve from 6pm £120.00
Wedding Package Friday 8pm – 10pm, Saturday 9am – Midnight, & Sunday 8am -10am January to March & October to December April to September £180.00 ( includes Winter Heating Charge) £165.00
Wedding Package We now offer a Wedding Package to all those who are looking to “tie the knot” and use our facility for their wedding reception. Friday Night – 8pm to 10pm – vital time to set up the hall, Saturday – 9am to Midnight, finish off the final touches to the hall and the wedding reception, and Sunday Morning – 8am to 10am, that extra time to clean up after the night before. To find out more about our Wedding Package, call the Booking Clerk for more details.
“Regular” BINGOS in the Village Hall
Bingo dates for 2019 will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month except for December, when they are on both the 1st and the 3rd Thursday. Doors open at 6pm with “eyes down” at 7.15pm If you want to book a Bingo for your charity or organisation, please contact our Booking Clerk in the first instance. Also, we would look at the possibility of holding a second Bingo on another Thursday of any month, if we already have one booked. We are already fully booked for this year, but would welcome Bingo bookings in advance for 2020. Tilney St. Lawrence Village Committee 100 Club By the time you read this we will be well into our 13th year of the 100 Club. There are still spaces available if anyone wants to join. Please contact Abby Marshall on 01945 880186, or any Committee member for more information. Forms are also available in the Village Post Office. £1 per number per month or £12 per number per year.
Regular Hirers If you are looking to join any local activity this year, here is a list of regular hirers who use our facility: Skylarks Pre-school – 5 days a week - contact number is 07920 054320 Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dance Club – twice a month on Thursdays –contact Edward on 01945 582748 Art Class – once a week on Thursdays – contact Abby on 01945 880186 for details Short Mat Bowls Club – once a week on Tuesdays – contact Judy on 01945 881193 Table Tennis – once a week on Fridays – contact Anne on 01945 880222 Fenland Fiddlers –every Wednesday –contact David Montgomery on 01945 880641 Bingos – once a month on a Thursday – contact Abby on 01945 880186 Jive Survivors – on Sundays – contact Jay on 01553 617392 Parish Council – once a month on a Monday – contact Barry on 01945 880311
The TSLVC are holding an Afternoon Birthday Tea Party on Sunday 9th June to celebrate 65 years since the opening of the Village Playing Field. It will be held at the Village Hall from 2 – 5pm. Coffee, tea and cakes will be available and memorabilia will be on display. Anyone who has old photos etc. relating to the Playing Field can let Phil Cullen know on 01945 880718 so they can be added to the display on the day.
Tilney St. Lawrence Short Mat Bowls Club Every Tuesday evening from 7.00 to 8.30pm. £2 per session at Tilney St. Lawrence Village Hall. New players and experienced players welcome. Bowls on loan for newcomers, and tuition given. All welcome. Telephone Judy on 01945 881193, or just come along.
Tilney St. Lawrence Table Tennis Club Every Friday from 3.30 to 5.30pm at Tilney St. Lawrence Village Hall. £2 per session We welcome new and experienced players. Equipment on loan if required. Amateur tuition given. Telephone Anne on 01945 880222, Or just call in a try us out. Tilney St Lawrence Parish Council
Serving the villages of Tilney St. Lawrence, Tilney cum Islington and Tilney Fen End
Parish Councillors
Chairman, Barry Ayres, 8 School Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QY. Tel: 01945 880311. [email protected]
Vice-chairman, Douglas Jones, 26 St John’s Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QL. Tel: 01945 880726. [email protected]
Christine Ayres, 8 School Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QY. Tel: 01945 880311. [email protected]
Des Calton, 106 High Road, Tilney cum Islington, PE34 3BH. Tel: 01553 617202. [email protected]
Philip Cullen, 1 Spice Chase, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4RD Tel: 01945 880718. [email protected]
John Day, 67 Spice Chase, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4RD Tel: 01945 880905. [email protected]
Helen Greenwood, 32 Westfields, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QS, Tel: 07873 715502. [email protected]
Betty Jones, 26 St John’s Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QL. Tel: 01945 880726. [email protected]
Jerry McManus, Lavender Cottage, Church Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QQ. Tel: 01945 880386. [email protected]
Clive Mills, 5 School Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QY. Tel: 01945 880678. [email protected]
Geoff Place, Woodstock, Workhouse Lane, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QH. Tel: 01945 881126. [email protected] Dane Rayner, Dane Rayner, 14 St John’s Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4QL. Tel: 01945 881485. [email protected]
Robin Savage, Whitehouse Farm, New Road, Terrington St John, PE14 7RX. Tel: 07806 954725
Sarah Sherburn-Wykes, The Sheffields, 42 Magdalen Road, Tilney St. Lawrence, PE34 4RE. Tel. 01945 881214. [email protected]
Parish Clerk
Robert Smith, Curlew Lodge, Guy’s Head Road, Sutton Bridge, PE12 9QQ Tel: 01406 359353 Email: [email protected].
Meetings
The parish council meets on the first Monday of the month that is not a bank holiday. There is no meeting scheduled in August. The meeting is normally held at 7:00pm in the Tilney St Lawrence Village Hall. All are welcome, and 15 minutes are set aside where issues may be brought to councillors’ attention.
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held at 7pm on Monday 4th March 2019, this will be immediately followed by an ordinary meeting of the Parish Council.
Website
Further information about the Parish Council can be found on the parish council’s website: http://tilneystlawrencepc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk/
Terrington St John News
Terrington St John Parish Council-Chairman’s report
I have held up providing an update until some of the actions I have been reporting have come to fruition. There are many now and I will list where we are with them -
* The Neighbourhood Plan went to consultation in January and would have been externally examined by the time you read this. Also in January we held a ‘SHOW AND TELL’ to inform parishioners on the status of the Neighbourhood plan. Once our document is agreed we can hold a referendum in the parish to seek acceptance by you before gaining full approval-target to adopt the NP – Hopefully by the end of summer this year.
At the ‘Show and Tell’ we also presented the full range of the actions the Parish Council is working on -
* The school road housing development by now we expect the development will have started. The developer has been extremely proactive and agreed to the following road safety improvements on behalf of the Parish- o It was agreed to construct a pedestrian crossing by the school and improve the road layout safety by the school. o The area outside the school will become a 20mph ‘school patrol’ zone during the construction of the housing development AND this will remain. o The 30 MPH speed limit will be extended south along school road-exact distance still to be confirmed, but we are seeking to extend it as far as possible. o The layby in front of the school playing field is retained and improved to ultimately provide a ‘drop off and pick up point’ for children. this will greatly reduce the need for parents and guardians to park on school road and together with the crossing greatly improve road safety outside the school * Housing Development at the end of Old Church Road. We met with the developer late last year and are working with him to try and achieve a development that is sympathetic to the style of our village housing. We anticipate the development will start mid-summer this year. Part of the agreement for this development will be a footpath from the pharmacy, on the west side of the road, which will be extended the full length of Old church road, providing a pedestrian access to the new development.
Both these new developments will, increase the volume of Heavy vehicle traffic until they are complete. Both developers have acknowledge this and will be working to minimise any disruption
* Those of you who have used the trod will know that a lamp post was left in the middle of the trod. Hopefully this would have been resolved by the time you read this –it takes an inordinate period of time to raise these issues with the utility companies!
* Village playing area car park. We have extended the car park and reorganised the entry, trimmed the hedge to cater for parking and safer entry. Provided a bike rack, tidied up Charity donation bins and added new, large waste bins.
We are intending to trim the large conifers to the east of the site and reinstate fencing and remove any dangerous shrubbery and trees.
* Children’s play equipment following an application and due to the generosity of the Village Hall Committee giving us funding, we intend to install a children’s play area with suitable equipment to the north of the scout hut. We also plan to provide suitable seating and a recreation area for all ages (this may already have begun by the time you read this).
* Our Speedwatch initiative continues to hold sessions virtually every week, thanks to our co-ordinator –Roger Mullis. Our objective for the Speedwatch is to ‘raise awareness’, not to ‘notch up’ prosecutions. Recent statistics suggest we are indeed seeing a reduction in offending drivers in our parish. So many thanks to Roger and his volunteers. We continue to run our SAM2 equipment within the Parish. * Burman House .Late last year we became concerned by the report that Burman house was to close with all 25 of its residents being moved to other facilities.
The Parish Council requested a full explanation of why from Norse Care – The managing Company of Burman House. Suffice to say that following attendance at two Parish Council meetings Councillors Brian Long and Barry Ayres undertook to pursue specific actions on behalf of the Parish Council. These actions, along with those of others have resulted in the retention of Burman house as a specialist facility for patients with dementia. We understand the existing residents are remaining.
* Ely road dyke. After some 35 years or so…..We are finally getting a resolution to the issues of Ely Row dyke. To date -Highways have now accepted they are responsible for the road: The drainage board have conducted investigations and undertaken excavations to determine the nature of the Dyke. At this time we are pursuing support to pipe the dyke and cover it. As soon as I can report more on this action I will do so.
* There are numerous actions the parish council have-are undertaking to improve and upgrade the wellbeing of all parishioners –this includes replacing a badly damaged bus shelter. Getting highways to reinstate the curbing by the shelter to deter vehicles riding the pavement. Installing bollards in front of the shelter, again to protect pedestrians and those waiting for buses and possibly damaging the new bus shelter. Installing large waste bins to avoid rubbish spilling out of the smaller, inadequate bins.
Install a further bike rack along main road close to the bus stop. We have increased the cutting frequency of the grassed areas we are responsible for and this should improve the appearance of our village.
* Road infrastructure. My last report referred to the road monitoring and study around the whole of Kings Lynn with the intent of determining the needs and current use of the road infrastructure. The report from this study is due this spring. As soon as the Parish Council has sight of it we will provide feedback and any implications on Terrington St John. * Village gates. By now, dependent upon highways we will have installed white village marker gates on entry roads to the village. These are further initiatives to help reduce the speed of vehicles entering the village.
To finish-
* The Parish Council normally meet -1st Wednesday of each month. Our activities, actions and use of the precept is clearly available both at our meetings and also posted on the web site and in many case available to see in the notice boards around the parish. If you would like to support the Speedwatch or become a Parish Councillor please contact me, our Vice Chair, or Clerk in the first instance. And of course you are welcome to attend out regular meetings where you can participate in shaping the future of the Parish.
* Ward changes. This year sees a change to our ward. We now join Terrington St Clements, no longer part of the St Lawrence ward. This naturally means that Councillor Barry Ayes will no longer be directly involved with us. On behalf of this and previous Terrington St John Parish Councils we would like to thank Barry for his support and guidance over the years.
Colin Clifton
Chair Terrington St John Parish Council
WALPOLE ART & CRAFT CLUB.
The crafty ladies of the Walpole Art & Craft Club will be holding a very special CRAFT FAYRE on
Saturday 30th March in Walpole St Peter Village Hall 10a.m – 4p.m. They will have on sale all their lovely handcrafted items, including cards, jewellery, knitted, crocheted and needle worked items and so much more. There will also be refreshments and Tombola available. If you would like a stall, please contact Lynne 01945 780447 or Christine 01945 489953
SPRINGTIME QUIZ TO SUPPORT MAGPIE CENTRE
First social event of the year for the Magpie Centre, home of West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association, is a Quiz with Hog Roast supper (plus vegetarian option), to be held on Saturday April 27.
This time we shall return to our usual venue, Stowbridge Village Hall, Downham Road, Stowbridge PE34 3PE. Doors open at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm start and our licensed bar serves wine, beer, cider and soft drinks. Teams are usually from 4 to 8 but singles and couples are welcome to compete individually or to come and make up tables on the night.
Tickets, at £11 each, include the hog roast, plus a massive selection of salads and desserts, not to mention the quiz itself, which offers a wide range of questions and plenty of laughs along the way. Pre-booking is essential and is now open, so call 01553 828935 or email [email protected] to secure your places.
All proceeds go to the Magpie Centre, based at Wallington Hall, South Runcton, which gives more than 100 riding and carriage driving lessons a week to people of all ages and with a wide range of physical and learning disabilities.
Sunday Service Rota March 2019
March 2019 Terrington St Tilney St Lawrence Tilney All Wiggenhall St Wiggenhall St John Saints Germans Mary Magdelene 03.03.19 11.00am Cafe Sunday next Family Service before Lent in TSJ Chapel 9.30 am Morning Prayer 11am 9.30 am Café 11.00am Quinqua– (MND) (Dr Cyril Dodd) Informal Communion Morning Prayer gesima Service Service (SB) (BP) (MND)
06.03.19 See TSL 3pm Holy Communion Ash Weds with ashing See TSL (BP) See TSL
19.00 (7pm) Holy Communion with ashing (MND)
10.03.19 See Benefice service in TAS 11.00 First Sunday See Benefice 10.00 am See Benefice Family Service of Lent service in TAS BENEFICE service in TAS (SB) Holy 17.00 Communion Evensong (MND/BP) (MND/MW)
17.03.19 9.30am 11am 2nd Sunday 8.00am Morning Prayer Church 9.30am of Lent Holy Communion (MW) Family Breakfast 11.00am (MND) Service Family Service Holy Communion (BP) (MND) (MND)
24.03.19 11.00 9.30am Holy Communion 11am Holy Cafe service in (BP) Communion 9.30am Holy 11.00am Family 3rd Sunday TSJ (BP) Communion Service of Lent ANGLICAN Service in (SB) CHURCH Church (MND) (Fr Brian and MW) 31.03.19 11am Mothering 9.30am Mothering Sunday 11am 10.00 am 11am Morning Sunday service service Mothering Mothering Prayer Mothering (MND) (CD) Sunday Sunday Cafe (SB) Sunday service service (BP) (MW) 17.00 (5pm) Evensong (MW MND)
April 2019
April 2019 Terrington St. Tilney St Tilney All Saints Wiggenhall St. Wiggenhall St. John Lawrence Germans Mary Magdalene 7th April 2019 11.00am Cafe 9.30 am Morning 11am Informal 9.30 am Café 11.00am Family Service in Prayer Service Communion Morning Prayer 5th Sunday of TSJ Chapel (Dr Cyril Dodd) BP Service (SB) Lent (MND) (MND)
14th April 11am 9.30am 11.00 Morning 9.30am 11.00 2019 Cafe servicew Holy Communion Prayeer Cafe Style Family Service (MND) (MND) (BP) Service (SB) Palm Sunday (MW,AY,LB)
17.00 Evensong (MND/MW) 21st April 2019 8.00 am 9.30 am Holy 11am 9.30am 11.00am Holy Communion Holy traditional CW Family Service Easter Day Communion in TBA Communion Holy with Holy ANGLICAN BP Communion Communion CHURCH (MND) (MND) (MND) 28th April 11.00 9.30am Holy 11am Holy 9.30am l Holy 11.00am Family 2019 Cafe service in Communion Communion Communion Service Holy TSJ ANGLICAN (MND) BP Service in Communion Second CHURCH (MND) Church (Canon John Sunday of (Fr Brian and Wallis) Easter MW)
Services in Holy Week
Holy Week Terrington St. Tilney St Tilney All Wiggenhall St. Wiggenhall St. 14-21st April John Lawrence Saints Germans Mary 2019 Magdalene Wednesday 9.30am Holy Holy Week Communion 17-04-2019 MND/BP Maundy 6.30pm 4pm Holy Thursday BENEFICE Communion 18-04-2019 "Last Supper" MND meal MND Good Friday 12 noon 3pm Good 11am 6.30pm 19-04-2019 Meditation SB Friday Reflections on Reading and reflections the Cross Hymns (MND) SB BP May 2019 Terrington Tilney St Tilney All Wiggenhall Wiggenhall St. John Lawrence Saints St. Germans St. Mary Magdalene 5th May 11.00am 9.30 am 11am 9.30 am Café 11.00am 2019 Cafe Family Morning Informal Communion Morning Service in TSJ Prayer Service Service Prayer 3rd Sunday Chapel (Dr Cyril BP (MND) (SB) of Easter (MND) Dodd) 12th May See Benefice 10.00 am See Benefice See Benefice 11.00 2019 service in TSL BENEFICE service in TSL service in TSL Family Holy Service (SB) 4th Sunday Communion 17.00 of Easter (MND) Evensong (MND/MW) 19th May 8.00am 9.30am 11am 9.30am 11.00am 2019 Holy Morning Church Breakfast Holy Communion Prayer Family Family Communion 5th Sunday MND (Dr. Cyril Service Service (MND) after Dodd) BP MND Easter 26th May 11.00 9.30am Holy 11am Holy 9.30am 11.00am 2019 Cafe service Communion Communion Holy Family in TSJ (MND) BP Communion Service 5th Sunday ANGLICAN Service in (SB) after CHURCH Church Easter MND Fr Brian and Rogation MW Sunday Thursday 17.00 (5pm) 19.00 (7pm) 30th May Holy Holy Communion Communion Ascension MW/MND MND Day