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A “Big Thank You” from North Runcton PCC A47 CLOSURES IN DECEMBER

For a second year, the community spirit in North As we went to press, Highways Runcton has continued the great progress made informed the Parish Council of major last year in maintaining All Saints’ churchyard. roadworks and night-time closures on our part For the first time, working towards achieving of the A47. their “Community Badges”, members of the North Runcton Scouts and guides joined forces There will be full closure of the A47 from the with 24 parishioners in the process of clearing Hardwick roundabout through to the A1122 the churchyard. Road roundabout west of from Monday 4 December to Wednesday 20 As was the case last year, three large trailer December between 8:00pm and 6:00am on loads of trimmings were sent to the recycling weeknights. centre. In preparation for GRAHAM Construction who are doing the Remembrance work have advised that any residents living Day, the War within the road closure and wishing to gain Memorial was access to their homes during their working cleaned. The times, an escort will be provided to ensure gate and railings safe access to your property but delays may on New Road, be experienced until they can arrange a safe which were in a route through the works area. Sophie and John claim victory over “Ivy” sorry looking state, were also given a good clean, restoring Further information may be obtained by them to white. phone on 0300 123 5000 or e-mail: Refreshments, including tea, cakes etc, not only [email protected]. provided a break from the hard work but also the opportunity for everyone to get together for a STOP PRESS! mardle and some good humour. The Gate Inn is In the opinion of the group it will take at least expected to re-open one further year to finish the job. A provisional for business on date has been set for Saturday 6th October Monday, 18 2018! Everyone is welcome to come and join in. December. See Ken Matthews, Churchwarden page 5 for more information. North Runcton Harvest Supper

Many thanks to all who came to help in the afternoon in preparation for the supper. Also thanks to the evening helpers, those who Can you help Healthwatch ? gave raffle prizes and those unable to attend but still willing to donate. Have your say on your children’s NHS dental care! Many thanks for all who did attend to support our church. We raised just over £400. It was Healthwatch Norfolk a wonderful evening of home cooked food (www.healthwatchnorfolk.co.uk) are doing a and friendly chat. project about NHS dental services for children and young people (anyone under the age of Looking forward to seeing old and new faces 18) in West Norfolk and would like to hear from on Christmas Eve at the Church at 6.30pm parents/guardians! followed by refreshments in the newly refurbished VMP. To understand more about the dental services that are being used, how accessible these are and the experiences of services for children, Lynda Fuller Healthwatch Norfolk would like you to answer a short anonymous survey. East Winch Church Christingle!

The people who make decisions about health This lovely children’s service, very popular and social care in Norfolk have to listen to you, last year, will be in the church on: through them and they are here to influence the way NHS services are planned and delivered. Friday, 22nd December at 3pm. Your answers can help make a difference. Everyone gets an orange, symbolising the Follow the link for more information about why world, with a candle stuck in the top (the light they are doing this, how your stories help and of Jesus) and a red ribbon round it (the blood to complete this short survey: of Jesus holding us all in his love). The money bit.ly/WNDentalServs collected goes to the Children’s Society.

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2 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM spent more than two years and was involved in many of the biggest battles. By Chris Dixon In the autumn of 1917 he spent two weeks at home on leave, returning to Belgium for the last Sydney Barrett days of the Battle of Passchendaele. Although that officially ended on 10th November, the front One of the most tragic of the Middleton was still very active and Arthur’s Battalion were memorial stories was reported by the Lynn in the line at the beginning of December News on 5th January 1918. Sydney Barrett, carrying out a series of night-time patrols to find from Fair Green, worked for T. Ives and Son, the positions of German strongpoints. They had builder and contractor in King’s Lynn. the dubious pleasure of being out of the His father had died notorious mud, because it was so cold the while he was young ground had frozen. and before the war his mother Fanny with On the night of 7th December, in a slushy thaw, Sydney and his twin Arthur and three others left the trenches at 2.00 brother Ernest had am to discover the position of a German post on moved to 2, Ladysmith the north side of the railway track, about three Cottages, . miles north of Passchendaele village. The patrol He enlisted in the army returned at 4.00 am, without Arthur. in May 1915 and went to France with the He is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial Middlesex Regiment to the Missing. the following September. In October Levi and Harriett had now lost their son, aged he was involved in the 22, and had all three daughters widowed by the Battle of Loos where, one of 61,000 casualties, war. he was wounded in the hand and sent to hospital in England. Ernest was wounded in the Charles Henry Barnes same battle and as a result, discharged from the army. Died 7 December 1917

On recovery, owing to his injury and his very Private G/15274. 11th Battalion Royal Sussex poor hearing, Sydney was transferred to a Regiment. Died of wounds with the British Labour Battalion, working at various places in Expeditionary Force on 7th December 1917. England until February 1917 when he returned Aged 29. Enlisted in East Dereham. Son of to France, working on road and rail repairs George and Harriet Barnes of Hardwick, Kings behind the lines. On 19th November he was Lynn. accidentally killed by a train while on night duty. Frederick Thurston Arthur Rummery Died 18 January 1918

Arthur was the eldest son of Levi and Harriett Lance Corporal 85351. 207th Field Company, Rummery of Church Cottages, Middleton. His Royal Engineers. Killed in action in France and father was parish clerk, sexton and chimney Flanders on 18th January 1918. Aged 32. Born sweep. Arthur worked as a horse driver for J. in North Runcton. Enlisted in . Lived in Boam at the Hill House sandpits, , and Middleton. Son of Stephen and Rebecca volunteered for the army in May 1915. Thurston of North Runcton. [Editor's Note: Information on Charles Barnes and He was allocated to the 6th Battalion, Frederick Thurston is taken from the Roll of Honour Northamptonshire Regiment and that for the North Runcton War Memorial re-dedication September he was sent to France, where he service on 9 August 2014.]

3 Village Sports North Runcton Art Group Exhibition Rural Community Games We would like to give our sincere thanks to all the visitors who attended our exhibition on The last event for the Rural Community Games Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November. We 2017 competition was held on Friday 13 October at had a very successful weekend with over 100 Terrington High School. GLEAM had 4 teams in the visitors travelling from near & far to see our mixed doubles badminton competition and 6 entries members work which was indeed a lovely in the table tennis competition and a great night was compliment to us all. We all look forward to had by all. seeing you again next year.

Remembrance Day – Thank You

This year it was the turn of West Winch to host the annual Middlewinch Remembrance Day Service. Rev Riaz Mubarak officiated and the Address was given by Heather Bury. Members of the Middleton District Branch of the Royal British Legion and the local Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies and Beavers took an active part in the service. At the time of writing, the overall results have not yet been released. But I’d just like to say a great big THANK YOU to everyone who has taken part in the Thanks are extended Cllr Ray Smith and Mr games this year and for all the supporters who have John Turtle for laying the wreaths at the also attended the various events throughout the memorial on behalf of the Middleton parish. year. John Turtle also read out the names of the fallen from Middleton. Equally, thanks are Plans for 2018 have still to be finalised, but keep extended to Cllr Rick Morrish and Mary checking your parish magazine for more details. Angeline for laying the wreaths on behalf of the North Runcton parish and also to Hannah Tai Chi @ Leziate Fisher for reading out the names of the fallen.

Tai chi is a relaxing and de-stressing form of exercise It was pleasing to see a full church and that can enhance your physical and mental health. members from the children’s uniformed The exercise is suitable for anyone from aged 10-80 organisations taking part. They were and no special equipment is needed – just loose immaculate in their uniforms and their clothing and flat comfortable shoes. behaviour which included standing for long Tai chi classes take place at Leziate Village Hall on periods was impeccable. Well done and thank Mondays from 5.15-6.15pm. The class is taught by you. Yang Xu, member of the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK). David Skerritt - Parade Marshal for the Middleton & District Branch, RBL If you would like to join the classes please contact Yang on 01553 674086, or 07999 576994, or King's Lynn Breast Cancer Support [email protected] Group - Pink Day Coffee Morning Zumba @ Leziate We would like to give our sincere thanks to Zumba takes place in Leziate Village Hall every everyone who attended & gave donations for Thursday, 6.30pm-7.30pm. No need to book, just the stalls for this event in October. We had a turn up on Thursdays or contact Julie on 07721 very successful morning raising £760 which 774198 or [email protected] will help with the running of our club over the next year. Many thanks again for your support Sarah Byatt, Village Sports Co-ordinator & we look forward to seeing you again next [email protected] TEL: 07913 439222 year. 4 Middleton Parish Council GATE INN SET TO RE-OPEN ON Chairman's Report 18 DECEMBER By Mick Porter Local residents will be pleased to learn that At the October meeting the Parish Council (PC) the Gate Inn is due to re-open on Monday, 18 were pleased to welcome Mr Mike Hurley of December. Sibelco to discuss lorry movements in Station and Hill Road. He agreed that there had been The owner, Peter Knights, has confirmed that, an increase in lorry movements since 2012 and subject to completion of the formalities, the although Sibelco provided information on the pub will have new tenants from that date. routes lorries should take, drivers use local They will be open for drinks only prior to knowledge to take short cuts meaning more Christmas while some refurbishment work is lorries using Station and Hill Road. undertaken. The plan is to be open for drinks and food from 2 January. Mr. Hurley was given a list of lorries recently observed using Station Road and he agreed to The new tenants will run the pub as a family confirm which hauliers regularly visited Sibelco. business. There is more good news for County Councillor Mr. Middleton suggested that regular customers because under the new a liaison meeting be arranged between management the pub will be open 7 days a Middleton, Leziate Parish Council, Sibelco and week. Haulier representatives. This meeting has been arranged for 30 November at Sibelco. Look out for more information in the next Further correspondence has been received from issue of the Parish News. Water Management team which indicates that it was unlikely The Parish News approval would be given to culvert the dyke in The Alley. It was suggested that alternative wishes all our readers measures be taken to prevent silting in the dyke. and advertisers a It appears that most of the silting is being caused by the trees and vegetation at the dyke Very Merry Christmas edge. The PC agreed to get quotations for removal of the trees and clearing the vegetation. and a Happy New Year Speeding in the Parish was again discussed MIDDLETON POST OFFICE & STORES and as previously stated the police do not have Station Road (Just off the A47) Middleton the resources to set up regular speed traps. The PC discussed reviving Speed Watch as it THE SHOP IS OPEN EVERY DAY: appears that there are enough approved MON - FRI 7.30am-5.30pm/SATURDAYS 8am-12.30 AND SUNDAYS 9.00am-12 noon volunteers to man the Speed Watch but there is a need for a co-ordinator. The PC agreed that POST OFFICE IS OPEN as speeding is endemic throughout the whole MON–FRI 8.00–5.30 & SATS 8.00–12.30 parish a volunteer from the parishioners is SUNDAYS CLOSED required for the role of co-ordinator, without this • MILK, BREAD, ROLLS, BUNS AND BISCUITS • NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES & BOOKS Speed Watch will not be activated and therefore • FRESH ROLLS & PASTIES there would be no deterrent to speeding. If you • WINES, BEERS AND SPIRITS want to take up this post please contact the • CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO Parish Clerk on 01553 841387. • GROCERIES, FROZEN FOODS & HOUSEHOLD GOODS • COOL DRINKS AND ICE CREAMS In a previous report I asked if anyone would be • FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLES interested in planting the planters in the new • PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS playing field area. One parishioner did put • GREETING CARDS AND WRAPPING PAPER • CONFECTIONERY AND CRISPS plants in the planters only to have them pulled • PET FOODS out and put in the waste bin. The PC agreed • STATIONERY that further planting would be futile which is a • POST OFFICE & BANKING SERVICES, TOP-UPS ETC. shame. • DRY CLEANING SERVICE 5 Hope's Charity DAY CARE CHRISTMAS

Set up in 1615 with an endowment from the LUNCH AND FUND DAY Reverend Thomas Hope, the charity exists to provide for the relief of poverty and assistance For people being cared for and people caring of the elderly in the parish of North Runcton. for someone in the villages. Venue: East Winch Village Hall The trustees are currently welcoming Date: 12th December 2017 applications from parishioners who might Time: 12:00 to 4:00 pm need assistance with a one-off grant. All Raffle, Christmas Gifts & Games. applications are treated in the strictest Lunch will be provided, plus wine, tea and confidence. coffee. Lunch £10 (each per person) including tea and Coffee. Wine/Beer £2.50 If you would like to apply, please contact us (see contact details below) with an outline of RSVP by 6:00 pm 9 December 2017. how much you would like to apply for and 1. The Vicar: Ph.01553-841519; Email: reasons. [email protected] 2. Amanda Hart: Ph.841236 KL; Email: Mail: Hope's Charity, c/o 56 Common Lane, [email protected] North Runcton, PE33 0RF 3. Jackie Ramsay: Ph.842663 KL; Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 4. Shaun Dale: Ph.630167 KL; Email: [email protected] OLD MOBILITY SCOOTERS West Winch Bowls Club AND WHEELCHAIRS NEEDED Following on from last month’s report where the Any condition, not working, old. All can be of ‘Green’ had been subjected to serious and help. expensive maintenance, I’m pleased to be able to report that due to a mild and damp October the These are sent to Brighter Future Mobility grass seed has quickly sprouted, producing a (see their website) and are renovated or used wonderful and spectacular carpet of green. for parts by their team of disabled teenagers who gain valuable skills in their lives. The During the dormant season, a number of our equipment is then provided to change the members have elected to play Indoor Bowls in lives of disabled people. order to keep their hand in ready for the new bowling season commencing in April. Such is the We will collect any you can donate. addiction to bowling!!!

Call Adrian on 01553 841684 for any further As this piece of prose will be published in the information. December edition, let me solve one of your inevitable Christmas present problems. For that extra special one in your life, why not buy him/her NORTH RUNCTON a present with a difference? By this I mean a one PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES year subscription to our Bowls Club? It will only Copies of the minutes from North Runcton cost just £16 for a whole year. The perfect gift, and I can assure you that him/her will it be thrilled. Parish Council meetings are available on the website: Finally, from all at the West Winch Bowls Club, www.northrunctonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk. “Seasons Greetings” are extended to you all. May you experience the peace, goodwill and However, if you would like a paper copy sent fellowship that Christmas time bestows upon us. in the post then please contact Rachel Curtis Happy Christmas. – Clerk to North Runcton Parish Council Tel: 01553 673043. David Skerritt 6 START CHRISTMAS WITH CAROLS AT THE MAGPIE CENTRE

The West Norfolk Riding for the Disabled Association Annual General Meeting, will be held at 7.00 pm, Monday, 4 December, at Village Hall, 49 West Way, Wimbotsham, King’s Lynn, PE34 3QB.

We are in urgent need of new Trustees. We have an annual budget of around £120K, of ALL SAINTS CHURCH, which one-third comes from grants, one-third NORTH RUNCTON from rider/carriage driver donations (the price paid for lessons), and the remainder from our Are Holding a own fund-raising efforts. The AGM is the Christmas Wreath Festival perfect opportunity to meet the Trustees, find out who we are, and what we do, and maybe On Saturday 16th December find your niche as a Trustee and/or volunteer. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Trustee roles available include Treasurer, Secretary, Grant Officer, Fundraising Officer Entries are invited from and Events Officer. No knowledge of horses, nor of people with disabilities is required, but Individuals and Groups and for an informal chat, call Chairwoman Rosie their wreaths will be voted for O’Grady on 01366 500104. Our final event of the year is the Christmas by visitors to the Festival. Carol Service, to be held in our indoor school Prizes will be awarded to (so wrap up warmly), at 6.00pm on Thursday, 14 December. We’d love you to join us for individuals in the following Christmas carols, readings, mince pies and mulled wine/apple juice – and to meet some of age groups: our lovely ponies. No dogs, except service 5 – 10 years; 11 – 17 years dogs, allowed. We are at Wallington Hall, South Runcton, PE 33 0EP - on the A10, and Adult about three miles north of .

Fenland Ukuleles (FLUKES) will provide two And finally, if you’re stuck for a Christmas gift, interludes of seasonal music especially for a pony-mad child or grandchild, (audience participation usually insisted upon) what better than sponsorship of a Magpie One at 12:00 noon and one at 3:00 pm Centre horse or pony? Pebbles, who gives confidence to our tiniest riders; Ruby, a big Irish mare who looks after adult riders, or Tea and Coffee will be served Teddy, a total star, both between the shafts for throughout the day our carriage driving participants and under saddle, are all available for sponsorship. For just £12.50 or £25 a year, the sponsor FOR FURTHER INFORMATION receives a photo of ‘their’ pony, plus a PLEASE CONTACT: sponsorship certificate, and news updates. For more information, visit www.rda- LYNDA FULLER: 01553 840553 westnorfolk.org.uk, or call the Magpie Centre KEN MATTHEWS: 01553 84226 on 01553 810202 for a sponsorship form. 7 Problems solVeD bY Jesus the truth of it. They’re looking too high; it’s beneath them to stoop to the lowest shelf, and at Christmas! so they miss what God offers freely to all. I wonder if we could have accidentally switched Sometimes the solutions to life’s problems are off the simplicity of Jesus. Whatever problems simpler than we think. Our world has incredibly we face, He is God’s simple solution—the complex problems: wars, terrorism, famines and Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. He was born so catastrophes. People have complex problems: that we can be a new creation. May we receive physical, emotional and family problems. Him as God’s gift for us this Christmas? Sometimes we despair as we try to help others or to deal with our own problems. At times the The Gift of Love, Peace and Happiness: may proposed solutions seem so complex that we all these be yours at this Blessed aren’t sure we can implement them. Christmastime! But God provides a simple solution for all of the Rev. Riaz & Mary complex problems we face in this world. It is the simple solution of the Saviour, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. CONFIRMATION Some would scoff and call it a simplistic SERVICE solution, one that really doesn’t work. Others would say that it’s a nice legend, harmless enough; but they would never consider it as a serious solution to any significant problems.

God knows that the basic problem with the world is the sin of the human race. Any solutions that leave out dealing with the sin problem are the simplistic solutions. The only solution that offers true hope and help is that which takes into account the sinful hearts of people and offers a practical solution to that universal problem. Are you ready for the next step on God’s Christmas message to us offers such a your Christian journey? solution. The Saviour whose birth we celebrate was to be named Jesus (God saves), for He If so, perhaps you would like to consider would save His people from their sins (Matt. Confirmation. In Confirmation, those who have 1:21). The Christmas story as told by Luke, been baptised declare their faith in Christ and especially the story of the shepherds who went are strengthened by the Holy Spirit for to see the Lord Jesus on the night of His birth, continuing Christian life. Confirmation also reveals that God’s simple solution for man’s reminds us that we are baptised and that God complex problems is a Saviour, who is Christ continues to be at work in our lives. the Lord. The first thing that strikes us about this familiar story is; The Christmas message is If you would like to know more, and learn new quite simple for simple people. ways of being with God, we will be holding confirmation classes during 2018 (once a month). Now there were in the same region scribes and Pharisees, keeping watch over their scrolls and religious rituals, and God chose to reveal the Please contact the Vicar for further details. birth of the Saviour to simple shepherds who EMAIL: [email protected] were going about their job. Seems God puts His PHONE: 01553 841519 / Mob. 07481 977 399) cookies on the bottom shelf. Because of that, Love God, love others, the sophisticated and scholarly sometimes miss living a life fully surrendered to Christ 8 NORTH RUNCTON ART GROUP

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Although Christmas is often a busy time of year, it may also provide an opportunity to relax from the daily bustle. If you do have a quiet moment over the festive period, you might like to try another of our cryptic puzzles set by “Cryptish”. We have also included a couple of Sudoku puzzles for those not keen on crosswords. And our younger readers might enjoy colouring in Father Christmas and his helper on the next page! The solution to the cryptic crossword puzzle is on page 20. The Sudoku puzzle solutions are on page 21.

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD PUZZLE No: 2 15 Explosive instruments on top (10,3) By CRYPTISH 17 Affronted by stripper's speciality -

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 hence divorced from husband (6,7) 21 Tell tales implicating one with Fawkes wanting universal revolution (8) 9 10 22 Offer to be gentle (6) 23 Talk to infantry leader on active duty 11 behind earth fortification (9) 12 13 14 25 Delicate female gets attached to cheat on the rebound (5) 27 Customs can be a piece of cake (4,3,4,4) 15 DOWN 16 2 Top off in the open air ? No thanks ! (3,3) 17 18 19 3 A swimmer bit by a kind of cat (7)

20 4 See 26 5 Unfocused dux is surprisingly 21 22 welcoming to old astronomer (7,2,6) 6 Some Lambrettas make a gentle

23 24 25 murmur (3) 7 B-bird circles place of safety for fledglings (7) 26 8 Growths made as on bananas (8) 27 11 He scored heroin after getting up in the morning in withdrawal (8) ACROSS 14 A slice of meat looking only a little sound (8) 1 GP can innocently ruin an alternative idea (11,4) 16 5 lay around wearing damp protection (4,4) 9 Study Centres of Greek pottery featuring 18 It has a broken nail and tongue (7) Macedonia & Crete (5) 19 May all in conversation undergo change in 10 Barmen prepare liqueurs without a key additive the middle (7) (9) 20 There's something negligent about her (6) 12 A large work reflected on copper ceiling (6) 24 Relatively old bread (3) 13 Socratic soldier has a gas outside old pub (8) 26&4 It’s a gamble to go on the river (4)

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12 ADD YOUR OWN COLOUR IN THE PICTURE BELOW TO ENSURE SANTA AND HIS HELPER ENJOY CHRISTMAS!

EAST WINCH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 6 NOVEMBER By Nell Steele

The meeting was attended by our Borough and County Councillors: Mr Moriarty and Mr Middleton.

It was reported that the bench outside Adrian Flux has been mended. More important, funding for the repair of the railings outside the Old Maids Head has been found from Cllr Middleton’s Highways budget, and the work is in the Highways schedule. The budget doesn’t cover putting in a dropped kerb for wheelchair users, but Cllr Middleton said he would back the Parish Council if they were to request this. The state of the bushes along the path outside Wilson Homes was discussed, and the Clerk will ask the Highways Rangers to cut them back.

The proposed installing of a defibrillator in the village Hall is to be postponed while we see how Parish Council, which also intends to install a defibrillator, gets on.

Cllr Moriarty said the Borough Council had come to its final decision about how to reorganise parishes so as to reduce the number of Borough Councillors. The proposal for East Winch has changed, and now it is included in a large group with Grimston and Gayton, and 2 councillors. The Parish Council was dubious about the effectiveness of this proposal, but Cllr Moriarty said there would be further opportunities for consultation.

At the next meeting in January, the Council will have to decide whether or not to increase its precept for the coming year. This will depend on whether any projects are planned. If, for example, we decide to put in a trod to the Post Office, we will only be able to pay for a section, even with an increased precept, and there will be parts of the road where it will be difficult to put in any sort of path.

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19 December: Join us for a social afternoon We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month with Christmas music, mince-pies & mulled at 7.30pm in Church Farm Barn. wine The Christmas meeting on 19 December will 16 January: Leziate WI Birthday celebrations be an evening of carols and readings followed with good company and a delicious afternoon by a social time with tea and festive tea. refreshments.

We would love you to join us for a "taster - We do not have a meeting in January but will afternoon" and if you like us perhaps consider meet again in February. We always welcome joining our very friendly & informal group for new members as well as old friends. future meetings. A Happy Christmas to all. For further information please call Jan 01553 841514 or Ali 01553 841267. Hilary Hickman

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19 Cryptic Crossword Puzzle 2 DOWN 2 OPT OUT [“No thanks !”] “top” “off” (awry) (as Annotated Solution anagram) = OPT / OUT = “in the open air” 3 TADPOLE [An aquatic larva (a “swimmer”)] (a) ACROSS “bit” = (a) TAD / “a kind of cat” = POLE(cat) 5 EUDOXUS OF CNIDUS [Ancient Greek astronomer 1 CONTINGENCY PLAN [“An alternative idea”] “ruin” (“old” astronomer”)] “surprisingly” = Anagram of = Anagram of GP CAN INNOCENTLY UNFOCUSED DUX “welcoming to” (surrounding) O 9 ETUDE [(In music) = a “Study” / short composition / (“old”) exercise] “centres of” (gr)E(ek) (pot)T(ery) (feat)U(ring) 6 COO [“Make a gentle murmur”] “some” (not all) (mace)D(onia) (cr)E(te) “Lambrettas” = “some” (not all) (S)COO(TERS) 10 ADVOCATES [Barristers (“Bar” men)] [“liqueurs” 7 PLAYPEN [“Place of safety for fledglings” = “advocaats”] “prepare” “advoca(a)ts” “without” “A” = (youngsters)] “S-swan” = P-PEN “(en)circles” ADVOCATS / ADVOCATS with (musical) “key” of “E” (surrounds) (to) “place” = LAY added (with “key” additive) = ADVOCAT(E)S 8 ADENOMAS [“Growths” / tumours] “made as on” 12 CUPOLA [“Ceiling”] “copper” (metal) = CU / A & L “bananas” (crazy) (as anagram) = ADENOMAS (“large”) & OP(us) (“work”) “reflected” (reversed) = POLA 11 MASCAGNI [Composer = “he scored” (music)] 13 XENOPHON [Greek soldier / historian / disciple of “in the morning” = “am” / “am” “getting up” (written Socrates (“Socratic soldier”)] “a gas” = XENON “outside” upwards) = MA / SCAG (“heroin”) / “in” “withdrawal” (surrounding) O (“old”) & PH (public house = “pub”) (reversed) = NI 15 PERCUSSION CAP [(an) “Explosive” (device)] 14 NOISETTE [“A slice of meat”] Just as “cigarette” (orchestra) “instruments” = PERCUSSION / CAP = “top” is “only a little cigar”...... so …. “noisette” “looks” like 17 TAKING OFFENCE [“Affronted”] “stripper’s (“looking”) “only a little noise” (“only a little sound”) speciality” = TAKING OFF (clothes) / TAKING OFF / 16 DAVY LAMP [”(fire)Damp protection” (mining)] (H)ENCE without H (“husband”) (“divorced” from “5” (Roman) = “V” & “LAY” “around” (as anagram) = husband) VYLA “wearing” (surrounded by) DA MP 21 GYRATION [“Revolution”] G(U)Y “Fawkes” 18 ITALIAN [(a) “Tongue” (language)] IT / A / “wanting” (without) “U” (“universal” = film classification)) “broken” “nail” (as anagram) = LIAN = GY / GY & “RAT ON” (“tell tales”) “implicating” 19 CENTRIC [“In the middle”] (surrounding) I = “one” (Roman) “May all” “in conversation” = Sounds like Rik “Mayall” 22 TENDER [“Offer”] “tender” = “gentle” (entertainer) = RIC / RIC “undergo(es)” (written 23 GABIONADE [A “Fortification” / barricade] “talk” = underneath) CENT = “change” (currency) GAB / I(nfantry) “leader” / “on active duty” = “ON AD” / 20 REMISS [“Negligent”] “about” = regarding = RE E(arth) / MISS (“her”) 25 FRAIL [“Delicate”] “female” = F / “cheat“ = “liar” 24 NAN [“Bread”] “nan” = grandmother = old “on the rebound” (reversed) = RAIL relative (“relatively old”) 27 OPEN AND SHUT CASE [“A piece of cake” / easy] 26&4 PUNT [“A gamble”/ wager / bet] “(to) punt” = “customs (officers) can” “open and shut (a) case” “to go on the river” (boating in a punt)

20 FRIENDSHIP CLUB CARPET BOWLS If you are 50+ you are most welcome to join in the activities of the Friendship Club, which Carpet Bowls has a growing following in meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday of the Middleton and the sessions are open to month. New members very welcome. players from North Runcton as well. Join us 6 December: Christmas Lunch at the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings at 7pm. Please wear soft flat shoes. More 3 January: No meeting details from Club Secretary, Peter Wall on Further details, including information on 840471. venues for club meetings, from John Turtle (840280) or Pauline Crump (840053). Lunch Club usually meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at Middleton Hall Golf Club at 12.00 for 12.30pm. For further details Community Car Scheme contact Olive Turpin 840623. The Community Car Scheme Is to help villagers who have no transport, who are elderly or KING’S LYNN disabled to attend at local doctors’ or dentists’ WOODTURNERS CLUB surgeries, opticians, health clinics or to keep hospital appointments. The club meets in Middleton Village Hall on the second Wednesday of each month at A small charge is made to cover petrol expenses. 7:30pm. The club welcomes new members If you require help or further information, or if you wish to volunteer help in any way, please contact and if you would like further information Colin Skipper on 842448. please call them on 01553 841294. If you like other arts and crafts, why not give Middleton Badminton Club woodturning a go? Play badminton most Monday evenings (not SUDOKU SOLUTIONS Bank Holidays) at the Village Hall from 7pm to 9pm. The club is friendly and always welcomes new members. Contact Nigel Gray Medium (01553 841541) for more information. 4 5 3 9 2 6 7 8 1 1 7 6 3 4 8 5 2 9 8 2 9 5 1 7 6 4 3 Cameo 7 9 4 2 5 3 8 1 6 5 8 1 7 6 4 9 3 2 Café 3 6 2 1 8 9 4 5 7 9 4 5 6 3 1 2 7 8 Our meetings are on the 2nd and 4th 6 3 8 4 7 2 1 9 5 Wednesday of each month between 2:30pm 2 1 7 8 9 5 3 6 4 and 4:30pm in Middleton Village Hall. The exception to this will be on 27 December Hard when there will not be a meeting. 6 2 5 9 1 4 3 7 8 We enjoy tea and homemade cakes and the 7 3 8 2 5 6 4 1 9 bowlers who meet at the same time are happy 9 1 4 7 8 3 6 5 2 to join us for refreshments. There is no 3 9 2 5 4 1 8 6 7 charge but a contribution to expenses is 4 7 6 8 9 2 1 3 5 always welcome. 5 8 1 3 6 7 9 2 4 A Happy Christmas from Middleton Mothers’ 8 6 9 1 2 5 7 4 3 1 5 7 4 3 9 2 8 6 Union. 2 4 3 6 7 8 5 9 1 Hilary Hickman

21 YOGA CLASSES AA COKER CHIMNEY SWEEP “MOVE, BREATHE & FEEL BETTER” All classes are held during school term time. COMPLETE BRUSH & VACUUM ♦ Tuesdays: 9.30am - 10.40am at South Lynn FULLY INSURED Community Centre AND 7.00pm - 8.10pm at FRIENDLY, RELIABLE SERVICE Thoresby College, King’s Lynn ♦ Thursdays: 9.30am - 10.40am at The Workshop KING’S LYNN & SURROUNDING Fitness Centre, Narborough AND 7.00pm to 8.10pm AREA at North Runcton Village Meeting Place For further information, please contact Sharon Tel: 01553 829728 (BWY trained) on 07977 297143 or e-mail: Mob: 07706 828791 [email protected]

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22 Sunday, 28 January Church Services in 8.00am W Winch Communion 10.00am W Winch Morning Worship December & January 10.30am E Winch Morning Worship 11.15am Middleton Morning Praise Sunday, 3 December 3.00pm N Runcton Evening Worship 10.00am W Winch Benefice Eucharist Sunday, 4 February Sunday, 10 December 10.00am W Winch Benefice Eucharist and 9.30am W Winch Communion Celebration of Candlemas 10.30am E Winch Village Hall Morning Worship Morning Worship is held each Wednesday 11.15am Middleton Communion morning at 9.30 am at Church Farm all are 11.15am N Runcton Communion welcome to join us to pray for the needs of the 3.00pm W Bilney Carols village and then enjoy a cup of coffee. Sunday, 17 December 11.00am W Winch Village Hall Carols & Mince Pies Mobile Library 11.15am E Winch Communion 3.00pm N Runcton Communion Timetable 6.00pm Middleton Carols for Christmas Friday, 22 December The Mobile Library timetable for our area is as 3.00pm E Winch Christingle follows: Sunday, 24 December - Christmas Eve MONDAYS – normally every 2 weeks. Next visits on: 11.15am Middleton Family Service Seasonal Praise with Crib Dressing 4 & 18 December; 15 & 29 January 11.15am E Winch Communion with Carols 6.00pm W Winch Crib Service Middleton 6.30pm N Runcton Carol Service Village Hall 09:40 - 10.05 9.30pm Middleton Midnight Communion for Fair Green Christmas Park Hill Estate 10:10 - 10:30 Graham Drive 10:35 - 10:50 Monday, 25 December - Christmas Day Gate Inn 10:55 - 11:10 10.00am W Winch Communion Middleton Sunday, 31 December 42 Hall Orchards 11:15 - 11:25 10.00am N Runcton Benefice Communion & 88 Walter Howes Crescent 11:30 - 11:45 Gift Aid Sunday St Mary’s Court 11:50 - 12:00 East Winch Sunday, 7 January 2018 Gayton Rd - Opp Windyridge 14:20 - 14:30 10.00am W Winch Benefice Eucharist Town Close 14:35 - 14:45 Sunday, 14 January 47 Town Close 14:50 - 15:00 9.30am W Winch Communion Village Sign 15:05 - 15:15 Blackborough End 10.30am E Winch Village Hall Morning The Green 15:20 - 15:30 Worship The Firs 15:35 - 16:00 11.15am Middleton Communion 11.15am N Runcton Communion TUESDAYS – normally every 4 weeks. Next Sunday 21 January visits on: 9.30am W Winch Communion 23 January 2018 11.15am Middleton Morning Praise 11.15am E Winch Communion North Runcton 3.00pm N Runcton Evening Worship The Green 10:15 - 10:35 The Foldgate 10:40 - 10:55

23 PARISH CONTACTS CHURCHES: Priest-in-Charge: Rev Riaz Mubarak 01553 841519 E-mail: [email protected] Middleton St Mary’s Churchwarden: Vacant PCC Secretary: Gillian Boon 840320 Treasurer: Mr E Boon North Runcton All Saints Churchwarden: Mary Angelina 841519 and Mr K Matthews 842265 PCC Secretary: Mrs Ann Matthews 842265 Treasurer: Mrs Maggie Challis 842540 East Winch All Saints Churchwardens: Mrs J Weavers & Mrs W Smith PCC Secretary: Mrs J Weavers 840510 Treasurer: Mrs W Smith 842281 PARISH COUNCILS: Middleton (www.middleton-news.co.uk) Clerk: Mrs Kate Senter Tel: 841387 E-mail: [email protected] Councillors: Chair: Mick Porter 841427; Vice Chair: Val Ward; Mrs M Applegate; Mrs E Barclay; Mrs V Heighton; Mr T Hewitt; Mr S McAllister; Mrs B Roberts; Mr R Smith; Mr M Wiles. The Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month (except August) in the Village Hall at 7pm. North Runcton (http://northrunctonpc.norfolkparishes.gov.uk) Clerk: Rachel Curtis Tel: 673043 E-mail: [email protected] Councillors: Chair: Mr R Morrish Tel: 840284; Vice Chair: Miss K Fuller; Mrs A Dobbing; Mr J Fuller; Mr B Houchen; Mr J Sherry; Mr L Stevens; Mrs A Towler; Mr P Yallop. The Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at 7.45 pm at the Village Meeting Place. East Winch (www.eastwinchandwestbilney.co.uk/parish-council) Clerk: Bob Pannell Tel: 775724 E-mail: [email protected] Councillors: Chair: Mrs N Steele; Deputy Chair: Mr K Harrod; Ms S Davison; Mr M Place; Mr N Velzeboer; Mr A Wilson; Mr D Wright; Mr A Yarham The Council meets every other month, normally on the first Monday of the month, at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Borough Councillors: West Winch Ward: Bal Anota Tel: 07885 258442 & Peter Gidney Tel: 07885 258450. Priory Ward: Jim Moriarty Tel: 01760 755623 Other Contacts: Badminton Club Nigel Gray 01553 841541 British Legion Judy Close 01553 840823 Car Scheme Colin Skipper 01553 842448 Carpet Bowls Club Peter Wall 01553 840471 East Winch Village Hall Amanda Hart 01553 841236 Friendship Club Mrs P Crump 01553 840053 Lunch Club Olive Turpin 01553 840623 Middleton Village Hall Mrs P Petch 01553 842149 Mothers’ Union Gillian Boon 01553 840320 N Runcton Village Meeting Place Rachel Curtis 01553 673043 Editor: Chris Hudson; E-mail: [email protected] or call 01553 849725. Views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor. The deadline for the next issue (February/March) is Friday, 12 January. 24