ISSUE 641 BARNHAM BROOM and FEBRUARY 2020 UPPER YARE GROUP NEWS

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"MEET THE BISHOP” on March 11th, 7.30pm at St Nicholas' church, .

GROUP SERVICES on Sunday at 10am:

St. Peter’s church, on February 2nd . St. Botolph’s church, Barford on March 1st,, Lent 1, with a guest speaker from the National Churches Trust.

Everyone is very welcome at all the services.

What’s inside? Page

Parish Council 4

Lunchtime concert 9

Supporting our village 13 Churches

Mobile Library Visits 23

Service Grid 24

THE CLOSING DATES FOR THE MARCH 2020 ISSUE ARE: Adverts by February 4th; News by February 6th. Group News is produced and delivered to your door by volunteers. THANK YOU to all the Group News Deliverers.

MINISTRY TEAM Rector: Rev. Dr. Tim Weatherstone, The Rectory, Reymerston NR9 4AG [email protected] 01362 858021 Assistant Priest: The Venerable Arthur Hawes 01362 822441 Assistant Curate: Rev. Dr. Louisa Pittman, The Vicarage, Honingham Road, Barnham Broom, NR9 4DB 01603 759641 Email: [email protected] Reader: Roger Walpole, 1 Woodfarm Cottages, Reymerston, NR9 4QZ 01362 820284

GROUP OFFICERS Group Office: The Rectory, The Street, Reymerston, NR9 4AG [email protected] 01362 858021 Group Treasurer: Adrian Rodford, Church Barn, Southburgh, IP25 7TF 01362 822186 Lay Chairman: Philip Richardson, 16, Vicar Street, , NR18 0PL 01953 607564 Website: www.groupof15.org.uk F Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/Groupof15/ Twitter link https://twitter.com/groupof15

GROUP NEWS EDITORIAL TEAM p Rev. Dr. Tim Weatherstone, Rev. Dr. Louisa Pittman, Joy Smiley, Fiona Winser,

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The Editorial is written by Dr Susan Hickman:

One of the activities that the Group’s Charities Committee has considered arranging is a Singalong showing of The Sound of Music: an opportunity to have fun with friends and neighbours and at the same time raise some money for good causes. I did not welcome this idea.

You see, many years ago I began to think that “Never Having Seen the Sound of Music” was something that was unusual and therefore possibly interesting about me. It added somehow to my account of myself: it seemed like a way of standing out from the crowd. And the more I told people this, and the longer time went on, the more the importance to me grew of preserving this characteristic and avoiding showings of what shall henceforth be referred to as TSOM. You could even say that I came to see it as something which contributed to defining my identity. So suggesting that I abandon that position became in some small way a threat to my sense of self.

That’s why my initial response to the possibility of being invited to sing along to TSOM was to explain why I would not be attending. Understandably people were keen to persuade me otherwise.

This issue arose at a time when we are faced with truly significant decisions about the future of our planet, and when we have just emerged from the general election and the whole Brexit debate. My trivial TSOM issue has zero relevance or interest in this context. However, in the midst of the continuing discussion about “fake news”, it did highlight for me how easy it is to form opinions and take decisions that are based on my instinctive preferred story of myself and my beliefs. Our family, friends and the media reinforce this pattern by feeding back to us what we have already expressed a preference to hear. It is easier to “go with the flow” than to make time to reflect on other opinions which are less “subjective” and more “outside” – opinions which may even make us uncomfortable. Challenges to our preferred viewpoints may even be construed as personal attacks.

So there may be situations where we find ourselves saying “I always vote X”, “I don’t believe in Y” or “I’d never do Z”, or , like the Pharisee in Luke 18, feeling superior to or better informed than people who take a different position. In that case it’s probably a good idea to spend some time trying to see things from their point of view and understand how they have arrived there. We might see that as a step on the way to “loving our enemies” (Matthew 5,44). And, should there ever be a SSOM, I might find myself doing something I have spent years avoiding....

READINGS IN OUR Sunday 16th February GROUP NEWS DONATIONS CHURCHES 2nd Sunday before Lent FEBRUARY 2020 Thank you to all those who have donated to the YEAR A Lectionary page 73 Genesis 1.1-2.3 Group News Community Account. Sunday 2nd February Psalm 136 1-9, 23-26 Donations this month came to £43.08. Presentation of Christ in the Romans 8.18-25 We are very grateful for all your donations. Thank you. Temple Matthew 6.25-34 Group News Community Account Details:

(Candlemas) Sort Code 20 - 28 - 20 Account No. 4389 5424 Lectionary page 54 Sunday 23rd February Malachi 3.1-5 Sunday next before Lent Psalm 24 (1-6) 7-10 Lectionary page 79 Hebrews 2.14-18 Exodus 24.12-18 Luke 2.22-40 Psalm 2 2 Peter 1.16-21 Sunday 9th February Matthew 17 1-9 3rd Sunday before Lent Lectionary page Sunday 1st March Isaiah 58.1-9a 1st Sunday of Lent Psalm 112 Lectionary page 94 1Corinthians 2.1-12 Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7 Matthew 5.13-20 Psalm 32 Romans 5.12-19 Matthew 4.1-11

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PARISH COUNCIL NEWS VILLAGE HALL CONTACTS Dates and agendas are displayed on the website Thinking about booking a village hall and noticeboards in the villages. The public and press for your event? Here are the booking clerks: are welcome to attend all meetings. Barford & . Barnham Broom Parish Council meet at 7.30pm Booking Clerk: Fran / Norman Cox in the village hall every 3rd Thursday (except Dec and Aug). Tel: 01603 759667 Contact the new clerk, Jordana Wheeler on [email protected] or 01953 859704 or Barnham Broom. Booking Clerk: Tony Baker visit the website http://barnhambroompc.wixsite.com/home. [email protected] There is a Council noticeboard by the shop and a defibrillator situated outside the village hall for the general public to use in Website: www.barnhambroomvh.co.uk the case of an emergency. Tel: 07702 367800 Booking diary and forms also +++ held at the Village Store & PO.

Cranworth Jubilee Hall. Brandon Parva, Coston, & Welborne Parish Council Booking Clerk: Beanie Brown Tel: 01362 820068 Councillors are; Simon Guest (chair), Carolyn Bailey, Clare Kay, Peter Wood, Mike Webb, Andrew Egerton-Smith & Clare Miller. [email protected]

Their contact details and further information regarding & . meeting dates, etc, can be found Booking Clerk: Ruth Gooch Tel: 01953 850331 at www.bpcrwparishcouncil.info or from the Clerk, Bev Long - or email [email protected] [email protected] / 01362 850162. Website: www.garvestone-thuxton-vhall.co.uk. Our meetings are held in Welborne Village Hall, bi-monthly. Hardingham Memorial Hall. All meetings start at 7:30pm. Booking clerk/Caretaker: Derek Balding Tel: 07557 +++ 646448 or email: [email protected]

Cranworth Parish Council meet at 7.30pm in Cranworth Village Reymerston. Hall. For more information please contact any Councillor: Booking Clerk: Ken Hamer. [email protected] Charles Brown (Chair), Robena Brown, Chris Eglington, Tel: 01953 850582 Gerry Ireland, Angela Lavers and Martin Lavers, Chris Robson or the Clerk, Heidi Frary: . [email protected] or 01603 759215. Booking Clerk: Bob Brace Tel: 01362 288010

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Garvestone, Reymerston & Thuxton Parish Council Parish Council news, continued The next meetings of the Parish Council will be on Monday February 10th at 7.30pm. Both will be in the meeting room at Hardingham Parish Council Garvestone Village Hall. meet at 7pm in Hardingham Village Hall. (Noticeboard in the bus shelter) How to find out about Parish Council news: For more information please contact any of the Look at the noticeboards in Garvestone (in front of the hall), Councillors or the Clerk, Heidi Frary on 01603 759215 Thuxton (in front of the church) and Reymerston (in front of the or [email protected] church) Visit our website: garvestonepc.wixsite.com/garvestonepc +++ Email the Parish Clerk to join our emailing list: [email protected] Kimberley and Carleton Forehoe Parish Council meet All residents of the parish are welcome to attend the meetings. four times per year, in Kimberley and Carleton Forehoe There is a public session for members of the public to raise Churches. All are welcome. any issues. The Parish Clerk, Catherine Moore, can be contacted on Contact the Parish Council via Parish Clerk: Frances Needham 01493 749918 or 01362 822475 email [email protected]. Council documents are available on the website - Residents are requested not to place posts, lumps of wood www.kimberleyandcarletonforehoe.org.uk. and rocks on grass roadside verges. This land usually belongs to Highways and there may be liability if damage is caused to +++ vehicles by obstructions on the highway. Barford & Wramplingham Parish Council meet at 7.30pm in Barford Village Hall. For more information +++ please contact any Councillor: Keith Waldron (Chair), Sandra Betts, Mary Dorrell, Sara Harrold, James Thomson or the Clerk, Heidi Frary [email protected] or 01603 759215.

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FROM THE REGISTERS GARVESTONE METHODIST Weddings CHURCH November 2nd 2019 Kai Walding and Krista Stevenson Dereham Road, NR9 4QT. at Hardingham Contact Mr Andrew Durrant on 01362 858033

Funerals Sunday Services: November 21st 2019 Austin Amys at St Faith’s Crematorium February 2nd - 2.30pm.

9th - 2.30pm. November 22nd 2019 Russell Harris at Southburgh 16th — United Service at the Parish Church at 11am. November 26th 2019 Robert Williamson 23rd — 2.30pm. at Breckland Crematorium 1st - 2.30pm.

th November 28 2019 Debra Butler Knit and Natter at Thuxton

th December 31st 2019 Elizabeth Liddle Tuesday February 11 , 10.30 to 12a.m. at Cranworth For venue please contact Lorna Folkes, 01362 858391.

Burial of Ashes Prayer Meeting December 14th 2019 Lily Baker at Hardingham Friday February 1st - 2pm at the chapel.

YOUTH CAFÉ (free) at Garvestone &Thuxton village Hall for Year 6 and above on 2nd and 4th Fridays in term-time, 4 to 5.30pm. Dates: Feb 10th and 24th. Alpha Youth Series: Get a fresh introduction to the Christian faith. Xbox/Table Football/Pool/Tuck/Chat/Games/ 6-7pm on the 2nd and 4th Friday in term-time Everyone welcome from all our Group of Villages. at Garvestone Village Hall. Contact N. Breckland Youth for Christ Dates: Feb10th and 24th. Contact: Ange Fox: 07747471221 07747 471221 [email protected]

Garvestone Methodist PCC AGM DATES 2020 Church Reymerston Thursday Feb 13th 3pm Wood Farm, Reymerston Hardingham Sunday Feb 16th 5pm Denmark House, Hardingham Donation to St. Martin’s Garvestone Tuesday Feb 18th 12noon Hillside, Garvestone Housing Trust, . nd Barnham Broom Saturday Feb 22 7.30pm Bay Tree House, Barnham Broom £125 Thuxton Tuesday Feb 25th 7pm Thuxton Church, Thuxton to help with work for Carleton Forehoe Friday Feb 20th 4pm The Old Rectory homeless people, Cranworth & Thursday March 5th 2.30pm Old Farmhouse, Southburgh was collected Southburgh at Wramplingham Friday March 6th 9am Top Barn, Wramplingham the United Christmas Barford Tuesday March 10th 10am Grantham House, Barford Service held in our chapel Kimberley Friday March 13th 5pm Manor Farm, Coston on nd Brandon Parva Tuesday March 24th 3pm Moncks Hall Sunday December 22 . th Westfield & Thursday March 26 7.30pm Home Farm Thank you. Whinburgh Runhall Thursday April 2nd 7pm Beech House, Runhall

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VILLAGE CONTACTS

BARFORD Church: St Botolph WHINBURGH church: ST MARY Churchwarden: Mr D Dale 01603 759347 Churchwarden: Mrs e Cooper 01362 699195 CONTACT: REVD. DR TIM WEATHERSTONE 01362 858021 WESTFIELD CHURCH: St Andrew Church CONTACT: Mrs J riches 01362 820259 BARNHAM BROOM church: St Peter & St Paul with CONTACTS: Westfield JULIE ANEMA 01362 695732 St Andrew, bickerstone Whinburgh SIAN CARREL 01362 698485 Churchwardens: Mrs D South & Mr A South 01603 759267 CONTACT: BARBARA WORLAND 01603 759422

BRANDON PARVA CHURCH: ALL SAINTS CHURCH CONTACT: | CORALIE MEADOWS 01603 758292 CONTACT: REVD. DR TIM WEATHERSTONE 01362 858021

CARLETON FOREHOE Church: ST MARY Churchwardens: Mr I Revell-Burrows 01603 759695 M mRS J GOODY 01603 758114 CONTACT: JON HEGGIE 01603 757672

CRANWORTH CHURCH: ST MARY, CranwortH IP25 7SQ SOUTHBURGH CHURCH: ST ANDREW LETTON CHURCH: ALL SAINTS Church cONTACT: Angela Cook 01362 821458 . CHURCH WARDEN: Fiona winser 01362 820600 CONTACT: REVD. DR TIM WEATHERSTONE ANGLIA TAX SERVICES GARVESTONE CHURCH: ST MARGARET CHURchWARDEN: MRS J DOBSON 01362 850467. CONTACT: SHEILA ELLIOTT 01362 850483

HARDINGHAM Church: St George NR9 4EW Do you need tax advice and planning or ChurchwardenS: Mr M GiBB 01953 850606 accountancy services? Mr N HICKMAN 01953 850858 We can deal with all aspects of your tax affairs, CONTACT: HENRY EDWARDS 01953 850236 including: KIMBERLEY CHURch: St PetER · The completion of your annual Tax Return ChurchwardenS: MRS Joy Smiley 01603 759697 · Capital gains and inheritance tax matters Mr Jamie Hambro · Small business accounts, including CONTACT: DIANA MUTIMER 01603 759676 bookkeeping, payroll and VAT.

WRAMPLINGHAM Church: St. Peter and St. Paul. If you are unable to travel, local home visits Churchwardens: Mrs C Elliott 01603 810544. can be arranged as required, at no extra cost. Mr P Richardson 01953607564 CONTACT: CAROL FAIRHURST 01603 759203 For further details of our very competitively priced services, contact Adrian Rodford at: REYMERSTON CHURCH: ST PETER CHURCHWARDEN: Mr r Walpole 01362 820284 Anglia Tax Services CONTACT: JULIE WALPOLE 01362 820284 Church Barn Southburgh RUNHALL church: alL SAINTS, Thetford CONTACT: REVD. DR TIM WEATHERSTONE IP25 7TF. And COSTON (CCT) St Michael & All Angels, Tel./Fax. (01362) 822186 THUXTON CHURCH: St PAUL Church CONTACT: Mr A stevenson 01953 853059 E-mail: [email protected] CONTACTS: DOT LEEDER 01362 850358

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The Carol Service: It was lovely to see so many people at the Cranworth Carol Service. We were able to send £172.12 to the Little Lifts Charity which supports women with breast cancer. Someone left behind a pair of brown leather gloves, if you wish to retrieve them please phone Angela 01362 821458. Home communion: Thursday February 6th, 10am at The Old Farhouse, Southburgh.

Cranworth QUIZ - Saturday March 28th at 7pm: the evening follows the usual format with teams of four competing and will include a hot meal. The cost is £7.50 per head. Please bring your own drinks and alcohol. A raffle will be held on the night so any donated prizes would be much appreciated. Profit from this event will go to hall funds. Please ring either Beanie, 01362 820068 or Carole, 01362 820690 to book your team table or email [email protected]. It would also be helpful to know in advance if anyone has any specific dietary requirements or allergies. We must congratulate Chris and Carol Robson and Chris and Linda Mateides of Letton aka ‘Christmas Chris’ and their Mrs’’ for winning our December charity quiz by a very small margin closely followed by ‘Oasis’ and ‘Commoners’. The event profit of £350 was donated to Cranworth Playing Field for the continued restoration of the pavilion. Our thanks are offered to all who attended, donated prizes and helped on the night, and to Tom Brown and his team for presenting a lively and interesting set of questions.

BARNHAM BROOM Support and help in so many ways, for the church and the churchyard during 2019 has been tremendous and much appreciated. Already the snowdrops and aconites in the churchyard are beginning to flower, so will look good later in the month. The PCC’s AGM on February 22nd is an open meeting, and we would welcome interest and possible new members, so do come along. Barnham Broom Community Fund: Thank you for supporting our December bingo event where we raised £241.86. The Christmas Capers provided a great social evening which was enjoyed by everyone. There was a special visit from Father Christmas to the delight of the children. The D'Capo choir and the Windmill Handbell Ringers entertained with Christmas Carols and a raffle provided some Christmas treats. Many thanks to everyone for your support during the past year. We hope you will continue to support our events in 2020. The first date for your diary will be a Quiz Night in March. Watch out for posters, flyers and social media nearer the time. Thank you all, from the Community Fund Events team. [email protected].

FOLLYFOOT CATTERY KIMBERLEY * Purpose built chalets in pleasant surroundings  Heated accommodation Single and family pens with covered runs The Carol service on Christmas Eve was very well attended   Special diets catered for and started with a rousing rendition of the Twelve Days of  Medications administered if required Christmas. Thank you to Rev'd Dr. Tim Weatherstone for leading the service and to Claire Dixon for playing the organ.  Council registered The collection will be sent to the St Martin's housing trust for  Vaccinated cats only boarded the homeless. Thank to everyone who helped to decorate  Viewing welcome (by appointment) the church and clear away afterwards. DEREHAM ROAD, WESTFIELD, DEREHAM, If anyone is revamping their garden this winter and has NR19 1QG 01362 820755 plants to dispose of, please remember the plant stall. Plants www.follyfootcattery.com and empty pots can be left at the church or with Diana email : [email protected] Mutimer, 01603 759676.

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GARVESTONE WADE ACCOUNTANCY Film night: Friday February 14th, “The Good Liar”. Bookkeeping Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen star in this American crime thriller. Excellent reviews. Doors open at 7pm and the film Accounts preparation starts around 7.30pm. Licensed bar and refreshments available. “Valentine’s Day Special“: Prosecco and Personal tax returns chocolates on sale. Payroll and VAT Ticket price £5 per person. Buy on the night or in advance from - James 01362 858071 or Julie 01362 858539. Experience with various computerised packages All profits to the Village Hall. including SAGE, Payroll Manager and Xero

Recycling at Garvestone Village Hall: When the bottle For further details please contact Rebecca Wade on banks at the Village Hall are used for recycling, money is raised for the children’s play area. Remember to remove 07891 392515 or [email protected] glass bottle tops and jar lids. Group News deliverer: Is there somebody willing to deliver Group News in the Letton Road area? It can be a nice 15 minute walk with about 12 Group News’. It is the Reymerston end of the Letton Road beginning with a small residence next to the Industrial Estate. Please contact Roger Walpole for further details: 01362 820284.

REYMERSTON Many thanks to those who attended the carol service, a little cold outside but a warm reception and atmosphere inside. Thank you Mary and Dawn for helping once again with the refreshments. Julie and Roger would like to thank all those who sent messages of condolences on the death of Julie's Mom in December, and also the Get Well greetings for improved health for Julie. I am glad to say I am getting there slowly. Condolences to Dawn and Steve on the death of Steve's mother, also in December.

And finally, many thanks to all who have helped support St Peter's church during 2019. Your contributions, no matter how small, are much appreciated .

Poppy Appeal: Grateful thanks from Ann Taylor to all the residents who contributed to the 2019 Poppy Appeal and raised £165.42. Reymerston Village Hall: A new set of trustees will be appointed at the AGM on Wednesday April 8th at 7pm. There will be a consultation meeting on Wednesday March 4th at 7pm to which all are welcome. For further information please contact: [email protected] or chairman [email protected]. CARLETON FOREHOE Christmas Market: Thank you to everyone for supporting the Rural Christmas Market and making it such a success. Our Christmas produce stall groaned with all the festive goodies baked by everyone. Deck the Halls: Many thanks to our two church wardens, Ivan Revell-Burrows and Jane Goody, and their band of eager helpers who decorated, prepared and hosted at St Mary's church so beautifully – and for providing chocolates to keep us all going. Carol Service: St Mary’s held its traditional candlelit Carol service which was a wonderfully uplifting occasion with great readings by the children and lovely singing from the choir. Christmas Day: The 10am Christmas service was really well attended with parishioners from lots of the churches in the group as well as from further field. After the service many congregated outside St Mary's in the sunshine to share a glass or two. Very many thanks to Reverend Louisa for striking the mood perfectly.

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BARFORD A huge thank-you to all who donated to our Foodbank Appeal held in December. Thank-you to Barford Van Hire, the school and village hall who supported us by being collection points. We were able to take ten crates of food and essentials to the Norwich foodbank. It was lovely to see so many people at our various Christmas services. The church looked beautiful and it was wonderful to see it so well attended. Forthcoming events: The church will be holding lunchtime concerts starting on March 11th at 12:30, starting with 'Broadside' a barbershop quartet, and in April the trio 'Hat Trick'. The Concerts are free and tea and coffee will be ♫ available. So why not come and join us and spend a relaxing hour in St. Botolph’s church. More details in next month's Group news and on facebook. The next weekday communion will be on Wednesday February 12th, 10am at Grantham House.

BARFORD & WRAMPLINGHAM VILLAGE HALL: Pop-up Café: Tuesday February 4th, 4th February from 10am until 12. Please do come and join us for coffee/tea, cake and a chat. Barford, Wramplingham and District W.I: meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm.

WRAMPLINGHAM Many thanks to all who helped and provided cakes and bakery items for our cake stall at the Christmas Market at the end of November. Together with the tasty hotdogs kindly provided and BBQ'd by the Elliotts, we have £170 for our Church funds.

The Carol Service was a joy on the Friday evening before Christmas, with the wonderful musical interludes from the D'Capo choir giving a welcome rest for the congregation. Helen and Katie Vaughan, such a gift with their singing and accompaniment skills, the traditional readings setting the scene, and all held together by Rev Dr Louisa with a most uplifting message to us all. Warm thanks to all who decorated the church so beautifully in preparation, and for all the welcome refreshments enjoyed together after the service.

Thanks also to those in the village who helped Tiz Fairhurst in collecting nearly £200 for the annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal supporting ex-servicemen from the armed forces and their families.

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HARDINGHAM Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Shirley Hayward who used to live in The Smithy. She was a leading member of the W.I., the Parish Council, the village Fete, and was a friend to many. Welcome to Hartley and Adrianne Booth who have moved here from Barnham Broom, and to the Harrold family in Goshawk Meadow whose family have a long standing connection to Hardingham and the surrounding villages and welcome to the new family at Riverside House and The Lodge in Low Street. Carol Service: Thank you to all who helped with this very popular service: those who decorated the church, supplied the tree, provided the refreshments and wine, read the lessons and sang in the choir; all of which contributed to a wonderful service. The photo above was taken following the consecration of the graveyard extension by the Bishop of Lynn on November 29th. The Rector and PCC are grateful to Mr Henry Edwards for giving the Parish a part of the adjacent field to the existing churchyard. Thanks are also due to Mr Mike Gibb who arranged the ‘change of use’ planning application. Work has been going on for over a year establishing grass and planting a thorn hedge, all done by Hardingham Farms, free of charge. In the background you can see the St. George’s flag flying from our new flagpole. Church 100 Club Results: Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gibb, Mrs Strudwick, Mr and Mrs Edwards, Mr and Mrs George, Mr and Mrs Bunn, Mr and Mrs Pounder and Mr and Mrs Ford. Subscriptions are due for 2020, and tickets are available if you would like to support St. George’s church in this way. Please contact [email protected].

Quiz & Supper on Saturday February 15TH: A fun evening for all in aid of the Memorial Hall. Tables of 4 to 6. Bar open all evening. Raffle tickets available. Tickets from Alison Gibb 01953 85606 [email protected] by Tuesday Feb 11th. Memorial Hall 100 Club: The December draw has taken place and the winners were Tim Barrett, John Kennerley, Ella-Mae Wallis, Lynn Whitwell, Jules Hughes, Binnie Lenihan, Clare Pounder and Nicola Duthie. There are still a few spare numbers if anyone would like to join. Contact Alison Gibb (see above) General clean up at the Memorial Hall, Saturday March 7th: Do come and help clear leaves, branches, and generally tidy up around the Memorial Hall. Bring any tools that might help. Coffee and Bacon butties will be served. Many hands make light work! If 10 people turn up for an hour, we get 10 hours work done! Hardingham celebrates 100 on Saturday May 16th, celebrating the Memorial Hall Centenary: Trains stopping at the station all day with Hardingham Village Tours (hopefully in vintage bus) visiting various parts of the village where the last 100 years of Hardingham life will be depicted in exhibitions (live, photographic and audio). You can also tour on foot, bike or car. In the evening from 6.30pm at the Memorial Hall, there will be a Bring and Share cold buffet, live music and bar with guest beer. No tickets, but a donation basis. If you would like to be involved by helping on the day or beforehand, please contact Alison Gibb 01953 850606 or [email protected] Hardingham W.I. meet at the Memorial Hall at 7.30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. New members are welcome. Contact Jenny Naish on 01953 852575 or [email protected]

Hardingham Book Club (open to other villages too): seven enthusiastic, but not stuffy, readers enjoy meeting once a month to talk about the book we have all read. We meet in our homes but there is no obligation to host. More members would be very welcome. Why not join us and give it a go! Call Mo Potter on 01953 853058. All quiet in these villages this month: WHINBURGH and WESTFIELD THUXTON BRANDON PARVA

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Email: [email protected] Local small builder: All aspects of brick work and block work Ground working · Patios and garden walls · Extensions and garages · Re-pointing and renovations · Free quotations.

GAS & OIL BOILER SPECIALISTS in SERVICE REPAIR and INSTALLATION. IDBS Ltd: Industrial Domestic Boiler Services All servicing etc is carried out to OFTEC (oil heating regulatory body) standards. For more information contact:

01953 457962 or 07818 408 474 e-mail: [email protected]

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SUPPORTING OUR VILLAGE CHURCHES Direct through bank: AC number 8015 3273 Sort Code 20 99 08 Bev Lappin or Text a donation: HOLISTIC MASSAGE THERAPIST £1 Number: 70201 £3 Number: 70331 Member of the Guild of Holistic Therapists. Set in the countryside, I aim to give a unique £5 Number: 70970 £10 Number: 70191 experience tailored to the needs of ladies and children. Vouchers are available.

Barford HYDF011 Reymerston HYDF004 Treatments may help to relieve:  Stress and anxiety  Migraine Barnham HYDF009 Runhall HYDF016  Improve Circulation Broom  Digestion  Aches & Pains of Modern Life. Brandon HYDF015 Southburgh HYDF014 Based in Garvestone. Parva Contact 07909 502558 [email protected] Carleton HYDF010 Thuxton HYDF005 Forehoe Kevin’s Computer Services Cranworth HYDF013 Westfield HYDF007 CompTIA & CISCO certified Services to include; repairs, Garvestone HYDF002 Whinburgh HYDF006 maintenance, upgrades, tuition and more.

Hardingham HYDF008 Wramplingham HYDF012 Frustrated with a slow computer? Tel. (M) 07847 674 835 Kimberley HYDF003 All churches HYDF001 Tel. (L) 01362 850313 Email [email protected]

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Relocated to Southburgh and your area (Hingham, Garvestone, Reymerston, Cranworth) with over 20 years experience Unisex Salon

. Cutting . Colouring . Technical Colouring . Extensions . Barbering

Appointments only. To book a consultation please call Kelly on 07799 766935 or 01362 822132

e.mail [email protected] discounts available with our Junior stylist Chloe. Please ask for details.

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J. FENCING & SON

ALL TYPES OF FENCING SUPPLIED AND ERECTED.

WE HOLD THE UPPER TIER WASTE CARRIERS’ LICENCE. Dog Walking – Pet Sitting – House Sitting FULLY INSURED, NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Pet Taxi – Home Boarding - Puppy Care [email protected] Cat Sitting – Small Animal/Bird Visits Call Sarah on- 07796054159 Office -01953 488637 Mob-07999451067 www.sjs-dogwalkers-petsitters.co.uk Email- [email protected] HEDGE/GRASS CUTTING SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE FULLY INSURED

TREVOR REYNOLDS TREES & GARDENS

Experienced tree surgeon & gardener of 30 years. City & Guilds qualified & fully insured.

Call 01603 759520 or 07805280735 for free quote

HINGHAM & DISTRICT BRICKLAYER Historic and new brickwork Restoration Repairs DOG TRAINING CLUB New Build

Classes at Lincoln Hall, Hingham Extensions Please telephone Chris Baile on 07723094836 Every THURSDAY night for a free estimate www.chrisbaile.com

Starter class Beginner’s class Intermediate & Advanced class £20 FOR A 6 WEEK INTRODUCTION COURSE

£2 per week for members Contact Debbie for more details 07771738414 Everyone welcome

(over 30 years experience in dog training)

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E.H. GARDEN SERVICES Mowing Strimming Digging Weeding Hedge Trimming

General garden maintenance at competitive rates. Tel: 01362 858086

HAVE A NEW LOOK HUGH HARRISON & CO Painting & Decorating – Interior & Exterior Brandon Parva: 01603 759281 Wallpapering & Home Improvements Lewis: 07831 294523 Repairs etc. ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ ⁃ We still repair/service all makes & models of garden For a free estimate (private and commercial) equipment. Sales too. however large or small Birdscarers, Kites, Banger Ropes, Rockets. pick up the phone and give me a call Anti-freeze, Screenwash, Oils, Grease, Tools, Calor Gas, No VAT on labour Water Softener Salt, Nuts/Bolts, Nails, Screws, Goggles, Est. 1985 Facemasks, Battteries.. and much more in our stores. Dereham (01362) 850358 JOHN LEEDER Winter opening Times: November to April 1st ‘Ashmead’ Thuxton, NR9 4QH Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

JIMMY BURT

Plastering Services, 31 years Experience. Established since 1981

All Plastering work

Internal and External

New Build

Extensions

Re-skimmed Artex

Dot and Dab Plaster Boarding

INSURANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN

FREE QUOTES and FRIENDLY SERVICE

TELEPHONE (WYMONDHAM ) 01953 713855 MOBILE 07833 965606

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Watton Antiques & Collectables Centre As seen on TV! Watton Antiques & Collectables Centre is set on the outskirts of the market town of Watton. The Retro Centre was recently featured on BBC One’s Antiques Road Trip. The centre is full of Antique and Retro furniture, collectable items, clocks, vintage fashion and so much more. Offering space to rent, our collection is ever growing! Not forgetting our Vintage Tea Room. Open 7 days a week 10-16:30. Unit 3, Breckland Business Park, Norwich Road, Watton, PE25 6UP 01953 883553 www.wattonantiquesandcollectables.co.uk

D and S LOGS SEASONED FIREWOOD £85.00 per load, or Bags of logs £2.75 each, or 4 for £10.00 Bags of kindling also available Call Daniel or Sue at Barnham Broom Home - 01603 757669

Mob– 07899 811456

Cafeverde: 01362 857157 www.southgreenpark.co.uk , Dereham, R20 3JY. OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT

GOsC Registered Osteopath

Practising at Willow Farm, Dereham Road, Garvestone

Weekend and evening appointments available

 Spinal pain  Sciatica  Headaches  Muscle strains  Ligament sprains  Sports injuries  Chronic conditions  Problems relating to pregnancy  From newborn to the elderly treated Animals treated also

For more information or to book an appointment, contact:

Caroline DeWilde BSc (Hons) Ost. 01362 858530

www.willowosteopathy.co.uk

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SEW’N’SO

For all your sewing and alterations

Dresses for special occasions, Weddings, Proms, Cocktail. Alterations, Zips and Repairs. Curtains, Cushions and Table linen. Call Jan: 01362 850777 07919 037383

[email protected]

RABBITS - FOXES - RODENTS - MOLES - INSECTS JAMES BAYLISS Pest & Predatory Control Services Fully Qualified & Certificated Professional Methods Used

24, Pound Green Lane Tel: 01362 821358

Mob: 07776 446745 Thetford Norfolk IP25 7LF

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D.J.B. LANDSCAPING

: Driveways : Paving : Fencing : : Garden Clearance : Hedge Maintenance : : Grass Cutting / strimming : : Building Repairs / Maintenance : Concreting : All jobs considered Mobile 07795 833440 Fakenham 01328 700859 David Bennett

Wood Burners Supplied – Installed – Serviced Call

The ‘Flue Ferret’ Specialist Installer of wood & multi-fuel burning appliances and Twin-Wall Chimney systems

Contact Craig Mobile: 07765 404 304 Office: 01603 882120 HETAS Reg No 5926 HETAS Insured

Specialising in small jobs • leaks, overflows & burst pipes • taps repaired & replaced• outside taps • toilets repaired •ball valves • washing machines & dishwashers plumbed in • showers fitted & repaired • bathrooms fitted & tiled Call Adrian on 01362 694286 / 07951 114440 [email protected] www.amhplumbing.co.uk

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EDWARD SERVICES, FAMILY BUSINESS ALL GROUNDWORKS UNDERTAKEN FRENCH LESSONS LANDSCAPING, FENCING, PAVING, FOOTINGS OVERSITES, TO SUIT YOU SITE CLEARANCE, DRIVEWAYS. ADULTS AND CHILDREN 3 TON EX.HIRE. CONCRETING FREE SITE VISIT INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP LESSONS RING CATHERINE MORRISON CALL EDWARD 01953 850823 07818272957

HAY FOR SALE TRADITIONAL BALES BARN STORED, 3 TYPES £2-50 to £3

CAN DELIVER 01603 759 470

Repairs to double glazed windows, Institute of Chimney Sweeps member doors and conservatories. Professionally trained and insured Insurance certificates issued Local independent business Contact: Jim Reade Free estimates, No call out charge. 01362 858122/07840424319 Email: [email protected]

Steamed up windows, broken handles, hinges, replacement gasket, plus cat flaps, door panels and more.

01603 520136 or 0800 1601932

[email protected] www.sandcwindows.co.uk

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MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

Route Number CEN 213 TUESDAYS. Every 4 weeks Route Number CEN 517 FRIDAYS Every 4 weeks 2 KIMBERLEY 09.45 10.40 The Station 2 GARVESTONE 9.55 10:10 Council Houses Lay-by 12 KIMBERLEY 11.55 12.05 The Green 12 GARVESTONE 12:00 12:10 Crossways Farm 14 HARDINGHAM 12.15 12.30 Policeman’s Loke -h/call 20 GARVESTONE 14.20 14.35 Level Crossing Feb 4, March 3. 22 REYMERSTON 14.40 14.55 The Village Hall 24 SOUTHBURGH 15.05 15.20 The Common Post Box Route Number CEN 113 MONDAYS. Every 4 weeks 26 SOUTHBURGH 15.25 15.50 The Old Reading Room 4 BRANDON PARVA 14.40 14.45 Harrisons 28 CRANWORTH 15.55 16.05 The Swathing 6 BARNHAM BROOM 15.05 15.35 The School Feb 14, March 13. 8 BARNHAM BROOM 15.40 16.00 The Bell Pub 10 BARNHAM BROOM 16.05 16.35 Hillside 12 BARNHAM BROOM 16.40 17.10 Playing Field Feb 3, March 2.

Route Number CEN 317 WEDNESDAYS. Every 4 weeks 14 WRAMPLINGHAM 12.20 12.35 Mill House 16 BARFORD 12.40 13.00 Clarkes Close Feb 19, March 18.

https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/libraries-local-history-and- archives/libraries/your-local-library/routes-and- timetables and choose your village or call 01603 222303 for more information.

MOBILE: 07880 541225

PAINTER & DECORATOR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES COMPETITIVE RATES OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CALL GLENN on 01362 853226

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Barnham Broom and Upper Yare Church Services - February 2020 Feb 2nd Feb 9th Feb 16th Feb 23rd March 1st Presentation 3 B/F Lent 2 B/F Lent 1 B/F Lent Lent 1

9.30am 10am HC BARFORD MW Group Service NTC Speaker

9.30am BARNHAM BROOM HC

BRANDON PARVA

11am WRAMPLINGHAM HC

9.30am CARLETON FOREHOE HC

st 1 Wedding 9.30am KIMBERLEY HC

9.30am RUNHALL MW

11am THUXTON HC

9.30am HARDINGHAM MW

10am HC 11am REYMERSTON Group Service MW

11am CRANWORTH MW

SOUTHBURGH

GARVESTONE

2.30pm 2.30pm 11am 2.30pm 2.30pm GARVESTONE CHAPEL United Service

11am WHINBURGH MW

11am WESTFIELD HC

HC Communion, MW, Morning Worship. Compline, a service of quiet reflection. BCP Book of Common Prayer. Regular Weekday Services: Morning Prayer at 8.30am: Tuesday at St Peter’s, Reymerston. Wednesday at St Mary’s, Carleton Forehoe. Thursday at St Peter’s, Reymerston. Friday at Top Barn, Wramplingham. Weekday Communion: Thursday Feb 6th, Old Farmhouse, Southburgh. Wednesday February 12th at Grantham House, Barford. 24