Professional Documents
Culture Documents
May 2016
Grimston, Roydon
Congham and Pott Row
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601251
ST. BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON
Wardens:
Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM
Wardens:
Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington
ALL SAINT'S CHURCH, ROYDON
Wardens:
Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon
Mr Ivan Hudson, 72, Station Road, Roydon
CHURCH ORGANISATIONS
WAHM Club:
Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon
Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston
Bell Ringers:
Mr Michael Harding, 4, Stebbings Close Pott Row Grimston
POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH
Minister:
Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton
Church
Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road
601666
600612
600153
600059
600471
600612
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600041
01553-676918
600593
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To Brexit or not to Brexit? that is the question!
Our votes (yours and mine) as we go to the Polls next month to decide whether the
UK wishes to remain a member of the European Union will probably be the most
important vote we will make at the polls in our life time. It will affect all of us.
The stay in crowd say:
Jobs We maintain trade relations with the continent and thereby secure jobs.
National Security "It is through the EU that we exchange criminal records and
passenger records and work together on counter-terrorism,"
National Financial Impact The UK's status as one of the world's biggest financial
centres will be diminished if it is no longer seen as a gateway to the EU for the likes of
US banks,
BUT the get out crowd say:
Jobs Control of our own boarders means we decide how many immigrants come to
the UK limit the numbers coming in and there will be more jobs available for those
already here.
National Security Unless we get out we leave the "door open" to terrorist attacks.
Open borders do not allow us to check and control people.
National Financial Impact Free from EU rules a regulations Britain could reinvent
itself AND there would be an immediate cost saving, as the country would no longer
contribute to the EU budget (13bn)
These are just some of the arguments. None of the above statements tell the full
story by any means but you can see my dilemma as there seems to be equally good
arguments on both sides of the campaign so who to believe and who is right? What
to do?
I've been pondering this conundrum and there is a big part of me, as a Christian, that
says stay with our friends in Europe; we are better, stronger together and surely we
should aim to be an inclusive nation, welcoming and willing to work with our brothers
and sisters across our boarders in fellowship and love. Together we can form policies
and friendships that benefit everyone and are a beacon of light in the world. After all
(on a much smaller scale admittedly) that is what our group of ten churches are
aiming to do here to see ourselves as one body of faithful people who help each
other, work together, pray together, worship together and reach out together to our
communities with God's love. We are about taking away boundaries not putting
them up.
But then someone remarked to me that if the EU were embedded in Christian Values
that would be fine but sadly it more often seems to be about grabbing at power and
the selfish aims of individuals or individual nations.
So where does this leave us? To Brexit or not to Brexit? For me that is still the BIG
question! I shall now go off into a quiet room to pray about it and hope to hear God's
still small voice guiding my hand as I place my X. Or should that be
With Love Revd Jane
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Established 2004
References Available
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Linda's
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Hairdresser
Call Linda on
07876121216
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Troubleshooting
Disaster Recovery
Networks
Training
20 yrs commercial experience
Michael de Whalley BA
Tel: 01485 600391
Email: m_de_whalley
@hotmail.com
Trust A.G.M. Services to ensure your appliances are up and running again!
For a fast and reliable service contact
GRAHAM on: Tel: 01553 673398
Mobile: 07760 782202
Minor electrical works also undertaken
(extra sockets, lighting etc) please enquire
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Entry free
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TiddlyPotts Playgroup
An egg-cellent morning at was had at TiddlyPotts on the last session of the
term.
Thank you very much to the Reverend Dixon for joining us and reading us the
Easter Story.
The children (and adults!) enjoyed their snack...carrot cupcakes and hot cross
buns! Thank you very much to Beryl who popped down to see us and gave all
the children some lovely Easter Eggs.
During craft time the children made Easter Cards and Easter Bunny Cups!
TiddlyPotts offered an Easter Garden to Pott Row Methodist Church which was
on display during the Easter celebrations, I think you will agree that it looked
lovely with the flowers that the children attending our playgroup made.
The Easter Bunny made an early visit to TiddlyPotts and left the children more
eggs that they happily took home with them at the end of the session.
TiddlyPotts opens 9:30 - 11:30 every Friday during term time at Pott Row
Methodist Church. If you haven't been before, please pop down and see us for
a taster session (1.50 per child, 50p for additional children). We run an
allocated space system which Emma or Dionne will be happy to discuss with
you.
Best Wishes
Emma & Dionne - Playgroup Leaders
Hudson Fen:
We have noted that some people are taking chainsaws on to Hudson Fen to
cut down trees. Nobody is allowed to do this on Hudson, Sugar & Derby Fens
without the express permission of the Trustees. You are allowed to pick up
fallen/dead wood and take "what you can carry on your bike", but definitely not
allowed to cut any trees or branches without permission.
The Trustees, Grimston Fen & Allotment Trust.
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SELF ASSESSMENT
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LIMITED COMPANY ACCOUNTS
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
PAYROLL SERVICE
Full accountancy services within the NW Norfolk area. Initial consultation free of charge.
Please ring 01485 525880 for local appointments.
The Boathouse Business Centre, Harbour Square, Nene Parade, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3BH
Tel: 01945 581102 Mobile: 07795 955692 www.bantoftaccountancy.co.uk
DOMESTIC
APPLIANCE
REPAIRS
Washing Machines
Tumble Dryers
Cookers
Fridges and Freezers
DK APPLIANCES
Shop 01553 768557
Mobile 07775 858255
Of
07780-776576
THE THREE
HORSESHOES
Local country pub in the heart of the village
of Roydon.
Serving real ales and traditional pub food.
SHEDS
FENCING
HEDGE
TRIMMING
Phone Eric on
01553-630208
Mobile 07867860820
Free Estimates
AA COKER
CHIMNEY
SWEEP
Complete Brush
and Vacuum
Cowls and Bird
Guards fitted
Friendly and
Reliable Service
Kings Lynn and surrounding
areas 01553 810114
07706 828791
www.chimneysweepkingslynn.co.uk
G.W.LAKE
S OLID FUEL
MERCHANT
Wide
range
of House
Coal and
Smokeless
Fuels
Fully insured
HILL FARM,
POTT ROW, GRIMSTON
01485 600540
C. P. COOPER
PLUMBING &
HEATING
Tel. 01553 674 508
Mobile: 07971 772 732
for all your plumbing
and heating needs
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Pure Serenity
Email: CaitlinChambersmua@gmail.com
GRIMSTON MEDICAL
CENTRE
01485 600341
TRAVEL VACCINES
Grimston Medical Centre is a World Health Organisation
designated yellow fever vaccination centre.
Team
Treasured Chest
Invite you to.
In Aid of
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Team Treasured Chest a local team from Pott Row & Ashwicken will be hitting
Clapham Common to take part in The Moonwalk London on 14th May 2016
walking 26.3 miles through the night, hopefully by the light of the moon!
As part of our fund raising effort we are holding an Afternoon Tea on the 8th
May see poster in Village Link.
Hope you can and support us and help raise much needed funds to support
breast cancer causes not only with research but also helping those with cancer.
Look forward to seeing you on the 8th May for an afternoon of Fun & Fundraising.
Sharon Coleman, Tammy Churchyard, Harriet Nichols, Emily Churchyard-Davies.
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D.P. WESTRUP
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
PART P REGISTERED
INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL
DOMESTIC
I.E.E. TESTING
Telephone
01485
524196
Happy
Hounds
Professional Dog Grooming
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Carpentry
Locksmith & Key Cutting
Automotive Locksmith & Key Cutting
UPVC & Garage, Window and Door Repairs
Glazing & Board Ups
24 Hour call out
Telephone Richard Brown 01553 774775 / 01760 338405
Email info@rkb247.co.uk
www.rkb247.co.uk
BARTRUM
CARPENTRY
Qualified carpenter &
joiner with over 20 yrs
experience
All aspects of carpentry
Private & commercial
work undertaken
CSCS registered
Kitchens, floors &
doors supplied / fitted
Bespoke pine & oak
furniture
Call Richard on
07717 414256
01485 601165
FLEETWOOD INDEPENDENT
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Independent Financial Advisers offering professional advice on
Established
1973
Charity No.
1039558
01553 636606
NEVILLES
Mini Digger
(for hire
with
driver)
also PVC
Welding
repairs,
trailer covers, waterproof
covers, curtains, lorry sheets
9.30am
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
4th May
9.00am
5th May
6pm
8th May
10.30am
St Lawrence Harpley
St Botolph Grimston
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Mary Great Massingham
Wednesday
St. Lawrence Harpley
Ascension Day
All Saints Ashwicken
7th Sunday of Easter
St Marys Great Massingham
4pm
15th May
8.30am
Holy Communion
9.30am
Holy Communion
10.30am
10.30am
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
Holy Communion
Family Service
11.00am
11.15am
3pm
22nd May
8.30am
Family Service
Sung Holy Communion
Reader Celebration
10.30am
10.30am
11.00am
29th May
8.30am
St Nicholas, Gayton
St Botolph, Grimston
St Mary Great Massingham
1st Sunday after Trinity
All Saints Ashwicken
10.30am
10.30am
5th June
10.30am
Holy Communion
Family Service
Holy Communion
Family Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Ascension Service
Group Holy Communion
The Gap
Holy Communion
Morning Worship
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Healing and wholeness
Holy Communion
Group Holy Communion
Please note that the Bishop of Lynn will be preaching at the service on 5th
June, therefore we have changed the first two Sunday services over so 12th
June will be are normal pattern for 1st Sunday.
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Parish Register
Baptisms
rd
3 April at All Saints, Ashwicken
Cameron Harry Martin George
Sienna Martine George
th
17 April at St Nicholas, Gayton
Noah James Dennis
Funerals
th
7 April at Mintlyn Crematorium
Brenda Gray of Pott Row
th
14 April at Mintlyn Crematorium
Brian Thompson of Grimston
Study Groups.
NEW. The SCREWTAPE
LETTERS .
After the success of the Lent
courses, further evenings of informal
exploration and discussion of CS
Lewis's work.
The secret's out.
You've stumbled upon
a mysterious series of recorded
conversations between two demons
tasked with securing the demise of
their human "patients.
Funny and frightening stories - just
bring your imagination and enjoy a
time with friends in warm and
welcoming surroundings. The same
letters are being looked at
alternating fortnightly in 2 separate
venues.
Starting 5th. May 7.00pm at Ellen &
Charles Scott's , 18 Rectory Close,
Roydon PE32 1AS
Starting 12th May at 7.00pm at Kim
& Allan Frazer's , Cobwebs, Station
Rd.,Gt Massingham PE32 2HW
Call Joy Smith 01485 600769 or
Revd. Judith Pollard 01485 601251
to learn more.
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Rachael Spooner
MCFHP MAFHP
Foot health
professional
FOR ADVICE OR
AN APPOINTMENT
01485 601128
ROBERT BRAMHAM
Your LOCAL
Carpenter/Handyman
Call for friendly advice or
a no-obligation estimate
me up
on Facebook!
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Your local
HANDYWOMAN
HANDYWOMAN
NAOMI LITTLEWOOD
Mobile 07557790226
yourlocalhandywoman@gmail.com
Tel. 01485-600753
Mobile 07860-217764
4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston
e-mail: richard@rjstaff.freeserve.co.uk
established 1983
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Little Pegasus New Nursery and Day Care centre for the
villages
As some of you out there are aware, we have been trying for some time to open a
family-style Nursery and Day Care Centre for the area. It has been a long haul,
but things are now progressing well. After five months of jumping through various
hoops, we have now been given planning permission for change of use and a
lease is being drawn up for 'The Old Booking Office' in Roydon. Thank you to all
those people, who have supported us in this.
We are now in the process of obtaining and installing a disabled W.C. and
planning a ramp for fair access. All resources are purchased (our dining room
looks like a hoarders paradise) and we are looking forward to re-locating them
into the new building.
The back of the Old Booking Office initially looked like a jungle from 'Get me out
of here', and is in the process of being tamed. Thank you so much to local parents
for their offers of help to make this a safe place for our little ones to play.
Anyone interested in supporting us in any way with their skills or manpower would
be more update chat or application form.
Sharon and Martin Sewell
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WAYNE TUFFS
Accommodation
En Suite Rooms
Full Disabled Facilities
Off Road Parking
Walnuts
Cattery
BOARDING
Weekly or Weekends
Pauline Suckling
22 The Walnuts, Grimston
01485 600845
07887 982887
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JOHN MINDHAM
(Professionally Insured)
Tel. 01760-755423
(Westacre);
07770 488788
VERY REASONABLE
RATES
Grimston
Village Hall
CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD
POTT ROW
Telephone
Hillington 600440
Registered Charity 303963
m. 07990 795574
A d v a n c e d
c r a f t
b u i l d e r s
Renovation Specialists
Extensions
New Builds
Listed and Heritage Buildings
Building Maintenance
Insurance
50 Vancouver Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5RD
01553 340128 07834239646 info@howardandjary.co.uk www.howardandjary.co.uk
MOBILE
HAIRDRESSING
Helen
www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk
From
Repairs,
Alteration & Decorating,
to Fitted Bedroom, Kitchens,
Carpentry Work & Tiling.
Professional, reliable & fully
insured. Phone Gary for
your free quotation:
Tel: 07947 640 740
or 01485 600981
www. norfolkproperty
maintenance.com
DAVID CRAVEN
ACIOB
Architectural Services
For all Residential Planning
and Building Regulation
Applications
Also Project Management
Services offered
Tel 07585 442550
email david.manor@sky.com
DEMENTIA ADVENTURE
" OWLS
" OWLS" will meet for lunch May11th at The Pearl River, Kings Lynn at midday,
and June 29th will be The Swan at South Wootton.
We have just enjoyed a lunch at "The Carpenters Arms" . Do have the sticky
toffee pudding if you go. It is excellent. Stan and Joan Marmot joined us for the
first time....I hope they will be regulars from now on.
For transport ring Judith Gough 01485 609217; or email
goughpj@btinternet.com.
See you there !
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Please could all dog owners make sure their dogs are under control when out on
walks around the villages.
There has recently been an incident where dogs have broken into a garden from
fields backing on to it.
While it is enjoyable for dogs to run freely, safety must be the most important
factor.
Shouldn't dogs be kept on a lead to achieve this?
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JON SAUNDERS
Brian R Goodison
Carpentry, Joinery,
Plumbing,
Building Maintenance
Midnight Motors
Vehicle Technicians
ROBERT MENZIES
GARDEN MACHINERY SERVICES
12 LONG LANE. WEST WINCH. KINGS LYNN. PE33 0PG
www.bobthemowerman.co.uk
Tel: 07542192125
THE SOLUTION TO YOUR GARDEN MACHINERY REQUIREMENTS
Tuesday to Saturday
9.30 5
Telephone for appointment
01553-630086
83 Leziate Drove
(by Chris Spraggs Garage)
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01485 600022
Richard Lamb
BSc, Lic.Ac, M.B.Ac.C.
Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture
Grimston Medical Centre
600341
Telephone
01263823724
evenings
Home visits available
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A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team.
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Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553
1st Gayton Rainbows: Karen Williamson,79 Chapel Road, Pott Row
07774 557280
Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row
KL-630579
Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison
KL-630352
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston
600470
Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston
601492
1st Brownies: Catherine Leigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, Gayton
KL-636318
Council (Borough of King's Lynn & West Norfolk)
KL-692722
County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall
534265
Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton
524217
Crafty Villagers Theresa George
KL-630538
Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon
601413
Borough Councillors: Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Station Road, Gt. Massingham
520340,
Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mrs Susan Fraser cllr.susan.fraser@west-norfolk.gov.uk
600263
District Nurse: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
KL- 668777
Dementia Adventure: Leslie Williams
601220
Doctors' Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road
600341
Fen & Allotment Trust: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row
600875
Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden
600383
Football: Mr Allan Dungey, 8 Hawthorn Avenue, Grimston
601279
Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road
600127
Friends of St. Botolph's: Mr Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane, Grimston
600337
Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone
600750
Greenfingers:Cynthia Jackson, 47 Phillip Rudd Court, Pott Row
601210
Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred's, Lynn Road, Gayton
KL-636629
Health Visitor: Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road
KL-782641
Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams
600241
Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Mary Roper 9 Briar Close, Grimston
600003
Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew's Lane
600559
Parish Council Clerks:
Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT
600875
Congham: Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ
600825
Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 37 Ullswater Avenue, South Wootton, Pe30 3NJ
KL-674382
Police: 999 for emergencies
For everything else 101
or
KL-691211
Community Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour
or
01953 424242
Pott Row & District Bridleways Association: Theresa George, 31 LeziatevDrove, Pott Row
KL-630538
Public Rights of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon
600388
Residents Assoc.: Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Road, Grimston
600391
Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd
578745
Springwood Academy, King's Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson
KL-773393
TiddlyPotts Playgroup: Dionne Aston-Whitmore Tel: 07545 833722 or Emma Baker Tel: 07401 142921
Tree Warden (Parish of Grimston) Mr Philip Parker, 7 Leziate Drove
KL-630866
Women's Institute: Mrs Sheelah Davis, 113, Lynn Road, Grimston
601081
Village Hall: Mr David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row
600440
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Published by The Grimston Benefice 2016. Printed by Minuteman Press, Kings Lynn