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 March 2017
number. 178 www.ggmbenefice.uk
Hello Everyone.
Hopefully by the time you read this, we will have some sunshine. There is hope
abounding! Golden globes of Aconites, magnificent Snowdrops that hide their beauty
with their dangling heads, and carpets of Crocuses. These are the vanguard before
the truly uplifting Daffodils arrive.

Imagine a March day 'Up-North' and Wordsworth is out for a stroll and a smoke,
probably deep in pensive thought - And then he sees stretched before him this vast
golden ribbon around the bay! His soul is immediately uplifted!

I wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o'er vales and hills.
When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Gina
Next issue to be collected March 31st Copy in before March 21st please

Our Pastoral Team

Revd Jane Holmes Team Rector 01553 636227 jmh200@btinternet.com
Revd Judith Pollard Team Vicar 01485 601251 wotzpollard@aol.com
Revd Sue Martin Hospice Chaplain 01553 636166 suemartin2gayton@hotmail.com
Joy Smith Reader 01485 600769 joysmith56@tiscali.co.uk
Nell Steele Reader 01553 840814 nellsteele@btinternet.com
Revd Jane Holmes Pastoral Care 01553 636227 jmh200@btinternet.com

The Magazine Team

Gina Watling Editor 01553 636620 editor@tvotv.co.uk
Steve Williamson Adverts/Invoices 01553 630203 adverts@tvotv.co.uk
Sarah Renwick Distribution 01553 636275 sarahlrenwick@gmail.com

Co-ordinators
Sarah Renwick Gayton 01553 636275 sarahlrenwick@gmail.com
Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 scmac_26@hotmail.com
Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate
& Bawsey 01553 630993 villagegames@hotmail.co.uk
Bill Lewis East Walton 01760 337438 billandrachel@btconnect.com

Web Site
Steve Williamson Web site editor 01553 630203 editor@ggmbenefice.uk

Church Contacts
All Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey
Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 630203 steve@venes.co.uk
St Marys Church, East Walton
Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 337438 billandrachel@btconnect.com
St Marys Church, Gayton Thorpe
Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253 scmac_26@hotmail.com
St Nicholas Church, Gayton
Contact: Stan Watkinson 01553 636629 stanwatkinson1@btinternet.com

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Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

09:00 to 13:00
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Please use your repeat prescription order form: this lists the repeat
prescriptions that have been agreed with your doctor.
You may fax your request to us on 01485 601411. Faxed requests received
by 09.00 will be ready for collection two working days later.
You can order your repeat prescriptions online by logging on to
SystmOnline: ask at reception or dispensary for your user name and
password.

TELEPHONING THE DISPENSARY

The dispensary does not accept

telephone requests for repeat
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reduce the risk of errors.

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 TO ALL PARISHIONERS
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
Light and Life
With February gone the cold dark winter months are behind us at last!!
How we have longed (well I have) for the warmer days of Spring bringing
with them light and new life.
We are witnessing massive movements of people around the world,
continuing wars in the Middle East, terrorist acts and threats, Brexit, and
now, to cap it all, Donald Trump!
We all long for a brighter, safer future, but there is so much uncertainty and
insecurity. Is this something new, or has it always been like this? The world
has been through troubling times before and come out the other side but
now, somehow, the stakes seem so much higher.
I offer you some thoughts to reflect upon as we travel through Lent. The
run up to the poignancy of Maundy Thursday and the pain of Good Friday
before the joyful celebration of Easter Day. Lent is a good time to slow
down and 'take stock'. The first Christmas life was pretty difficult then
too. The people were surrounded by soldiers, crushed and oppressed by a
new and Mighty Power the Romans. Everyday life was a struggle for
ordinary people and the future must have seemed bleak.
Into that uncertainty came Jesus quietly and almost unnoticed well it's
true, a handful of shepherds noticed and a few wise men from the East
but practically everybody else missed this world changing event. The
arrival of the 'Light of the World' come to save the world bringing light
and new life. The mighty power of God at work on earth! There is no
greater power than this and Jesus' power is still alive. It is a different kind
of power, it is not power over people but the power to love all people and
help them to love one another 'as He has first loved us'.
Jesus came to show us a different way; a way based on love, peace and
justice for all; and if the world is to be a brighter and safer place for all of us
to live in then perhaps His Way is the one to try. It's not easy but then He
never said it would be!
Some final words in a famous quote from G K Chesterton to ponder on this
month:
"The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting; it has been
found difficult, and left untried".
Much Love Revd Jane

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 GAYTON NEWS
Gayton Evergreens
The first meeting of the year in January was small in numbers but large in spirit as
we played Bingo! the generous prizes were most welcome. After the afternoon
refreshments were served the raffle was drawn. The 5 winner of the football Tote
was Mrs Roberts. It was an enjoyable meeting brightening up a dull day!

February, as I write this meeting has not yet happened,

however I know that it will be good and will report on it
next time.

The next meeting will be on March 15th in the Gayton

Jubilee Village Hall, where this time the Evergreens will
be enjoying a lunch of pie and mash!
This is for members only 6.50. per person. Will all
those coming arrive at 12-30 for 1pm, please not
before. Any member who wants to come but hasn't yet
put their name down, please do so NOW! Ring Derek
on 636377.

Forthcoming meetings: April 19th, In the Gayton Jubilee Villge Hall at 2.30pm we will
welcome a representative from the Dog's Trust.

Gayton Knit & Natter

Hi everyone here are the dates for the meetings in March, in the Gayton Jubilee
Village Hall, Wednesday's 1st, 8th, 22nd, and 29th. At 2pm till 4pm. Fee 2.00.

If you like knitting or sewing and having a good natter( you name it, will we talk about
it)why not come and join our friendly group, making your own or for charity projects,
and enjoy a nice cup of tea and cake.

We are at present putting together the Easter Sale for the Children's Hospices, the
E.A.C.H Charity. This will be on Saturday April 8th, at 2pm.
Stalls will include a chocolate tombola, raffle and craft, with Tea & Cakes. Please put
this date in your diary and come along, to give your support to the children of our
area, who so desperately need these wonderful places.

For further information: please ring Kath Roberts on: 01553 636178.
Carpet Bowls
Friday evenings in the Gayton Jubilee Village Hall, at 7-309pm, with half time
refreshments 2.50. Enquiries: 01553 636178

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 FROM THE TRUSTEES OF GAYTON JUBILEE VILLAGE HALL
Your local village hall is continuing to thrive, in fact it has taken on a new lease of life! We
have just held our first children's sale in aid of Break Charity. All our tables were taken,
footfall was a little light, but the weather was maybe not too good for bringing out mums
with small children. The tea and cake were good though and the money we raised will
be gratefully received.
Our next venture is Bake Off for Comic Relief on Saturday 18th March
at 10 a.m. So, come on all you cake makers, young, and not so! Bring
your best efforts to the village hall and have them tasted and judged. Tea
and cake (of course!!) will be on offer, and there are lots of prizes to be
won. We hope to raise as much money as possible for this charity, whilst
also having fun. Entry fee will be 3 for adults and 2 for children up to the
age of 16, with all profits going to Comic Relief. To register your entry
please go to our Facebook page @gaytonjubileehall. You can also contact us
through Facebook to let us know of any events you would like to see at the village hall.
Enquiries can also sent to the Trustees at gjvhall@gmail.com.
Easter Bingo will be on Friday 7th April, eyes down at 7.30p.m. come and win all your
Easter Eggs.
Monday's line dancing (6 7 pm) is going well, new comers always welcome, as is the
Yoga class on a Thursday evening (8 9.15 pm). Again, always room for a few more. If
you would like to hold a one-off event, or regular weekly session, our diary details are
given below. You can also keep up to date with all events on our Facebook page.

Booking the Hall

We have an online calendar to make it easier for you to book an event at the
Village Hall. It's really easy to check whether the date you want is available.
Just go online and view the Hall calendar at htpp://tinyurl.com/gjvhall You
can check months or even years ahead!
If the date you want is free, just contact Paul on 01553636833 or 07944341309
to make a booking. As soon as you have made the booking, it will be added to
the calendar, and be reserved for you. For confidentiality reasons, no real
names are added to the calendar, just the type of event.

SPACE NEEDED FOR SHEDS!

Please can anyone help?
We are hoping to move house shortly and have, at present in our garden 2 sheds
and their contents which belong to the Guides.
Please does anyone have space to store these for a while until we get settled
somewhere and can rehome them?
The sheds are 10'x8' and 8'x6', are in good repair and fully insured.
They are mainly full of camping equipment, tents and craft materials.

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 Learn, Laugh, Love and Be the Best that you
can Be!

Family Celebration at St
Nicholas Church, Gayton.
The children of Gayton Primary were
proud to present their school work
from the RE enquiry week held this
term. During the week the younger The parents who attended
children across school asked commented on how lovely it was to
questions and learnt about Shabbat, see the childrens work in church.
a Jewish festival. The older children
talked about the World Wide
Christian Family and compared the
way religious festivals such as
Easter, Christmas and Harvest are
celebrated all over the world.

Back in school our older classes

Children from all age groups talked
about their work, delivered readings
and prayers and supervised the
collection.
have just completed their application
forms to become RE Ambassadors.
We have had a good number of
applications and hope to appoint
children to this role soon. They will
be carrying out work to ensure the
quality of our Collective Worship, RE
Trips and RE teaching remains at
the highest standard.
Please visit our website for more
photographs and news!
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Gayton Parish Council News
Meeting held 13th February 2017
Churchyard maintenance
The Council considered a set of
accounts provided by the PCC and a
presentation from Reverend Jane
Holmes. It was agreed that the
Council would cover the cost of the
strimming contract at 480 + VAT for
the coming year and provide a further
200 contribution towards the
Church's ongoing maintenance costs.
Neighbourhood Plan
The Council and parishioners heard a
presentation from Alex Fradley of the
Borough Council. Alex explained that
many Parish Councils are creating
Neighbourhood Plans in order to help
shape the future of development in
their areas. He noted that the Plans
have been used by Parish Councils to
deal with specific planning issues. As
an example, St Ives used their
Neighbourhood Plan to prevent new
homes from being built and used as
holiday homes only. The Council
discussed whether there is a specific
issue in Gayton that a Neighbourhood
Plan could help to deal with and also
noted that the money it receives from
the CIL (Community Infrastructure
Levy) would be greater if it had a
Neighbourhood Plan, although it is
unknown whether there is any
restriction on what this money can be
spent on. The Council agreed to give
this some thought between now and
the next meeting and decide in March
whether it will begin the process of
creating its own Plan.
Playing Field Project
Mr Currey updated the Council on the
progress of the working party. He
explained that consultation
documents had been produced and
that the team had agreed how these
would be distributed in the Parish.
Residents will be able to give their
comments via the internet, email, post
or by phone.
New LED Streetlights
The Council acknowledged a
comment made by a resident that it
may be more cost effective for the
Council to purchase LED light bulbs
rather than replacing the whole light
fittings. The Clerk queried this with its
streetlight maintenance firm who
confirmed that the bulbs do not work
efficiently with the older fittings in the
lamps and there would be no cost
savings on energy usage. The
Council agreed to proceed with the
replacement of 10 lamps to LEDs.
Dog waste bin on Winch Road
The Council acknowledged a report
from the Borough Council that
someone is bulk dumping dog waste
next to the dog waste bin on Winch
Road which will not be collected next
time it is left. The Council agreed to
write to the resident who it is believed
is leaving the waste.
Next Parish Council Meeting
The next Meeting will be held at
7.30pm on 13th March 2017 at Gayton
Jubilee Hall.
01553 841387
gaytonparishcouncil@gmail.com
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 Gayton WI
Gayton WI has been in existence for almost 71 years and continues to provide
friendship, social outings and the opportunity to learn new skills. Some of the topics
we are looking forward to enjoying this year are: Inside out Looking at Lingerie, All
things Art Deco, Hats Off an up-cycling experience, Points of interest from King's
Lynn through to Wells and Dressing the table for that special occasion. We hope
there will be something of interest for everyone.
In February we welcomed the Bead Queen, Lorraine
Cannell, who brought along a lovely selection of
jewellery that she had made. She explained the
different types of pearls that are available, and all
about the gems and beads she uses. Coral from the
sea, jade from rivers, amber from the sap from trees,
opals from Peru, carnelians perhaps even from
Heacham beach, it seems they are there if you are
lucky enough to find them. She was thanked for her presentation by President
Gillian.
During the break for refreshments Lorraine judged the competition for a favourite
piece of jewellery and the winner was Penny Andrews, 2nd Margaret Neal and 3rd
Mary.
Following the reading of the minutes and the various announcements for forthcoming
events, the draw for the raffle was made and the winner was Sheila, with Gillian
second.
Everyone admired the Christmas card that had been sent to the WI from the children
at Gayton School, which will be kept in our archives.
If you think you would enjoy making new friends, please join us on the first Tuesday
of each month at the Jubilee Hall.

Yoga Class on your doorstep.

As part of the on going programme of new events at Gayton Jubilee

Hall, I have recently started a yoga class on Thursday evening 8-
9.15pm.

It is a mixed level class, suitable for just about everyone, with the exception of
minors.
If you have not been in the hall, you should, it is a very lovely space, especially to
practice yoga in. So if you are interested or know anyone who might be please come
along on a Thursday evening. Doors open from 7.50pm.
Contact details below if you would like more info. Deb Barlow
Tel: 07944955962, email:rosieyoga@hotmail.co.uk or Facebook @gaytonjubileehall
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 Megan's Challenge 10k Fun Run/Walk & Mini Fun Run/Walk
Sunday 28 May 2017 in Gayton

Megan's Challenge 10k Fun Run/Walk will take place around Gayton following track
and road, starting and finishing at Gayton Social Club. Registration 9 to 10am.
Race start 11.00am.
Megan's Challenge Mini Fun Run is approx 1 mile for people of all ages and
abilities. The minimum age to take part on event day is 6 years old. Children under 8
must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the run. Anyone under the age
of 18 must have parental consent to take part.
There is an entry fee - 12 Adult/6 Child (entry on the day 14 Adult/7 Child) Entry
online via Megan's Challenge website www.meganschallenge.co.uk . Entry forms
also available from Gayton Social Club, Gayton Goslings and Howards Butchers.
We are hoping to attract up to 200 participants, so come and join in the fun.
The event this year is to raise monies for both the QE Hospital Special Care Baby
Unit and West Newton Dedicated Dementia Ward
If you are interested in helping or taking part, please contact Debbie Thrower 01553
636677 or email info@meganschallenge.co.uk

NEW PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR GAYTON PLAYING FIELD?

Gayton Parish Council has been approached by a group of residents who have
obtained 60 signatures requesting play equipment for younger children at Gayton
Playing Field. The Parish Council now wants to consult with the whole Parish to se
if this would generally be seen as beneficial to the Parish.
What do you think about the possibility of installing play equipment for younger children
(between the ages of 0 and 8 approximately) or any other types of equipment at Gayton
Playing Field?
As we will need to apply for funding, we would like your
thoughts as your opinion counts. Please as a Parish let
us know what you think by 16 April 2017. You can
respond by:
Email: gaytonparishcouncil@gmail.com
Phone: 01553 841387
Post: Unit 1 Chapleton Lodge, East Winch Road,
Middleton, Kings Lynn, PE32 1SF
Please place your response in the boxes that will be
available at the Butchers, The Garage Shop,
Hairdressers, School or Gayton Goslings.

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 HM YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB NEEDS YOU!!

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We're running sessions on the field at Holly Meadows

School, every Wednesday starting March 29th from 5 to

We treat all players equally. there's no obligation to join

and all abilities are
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Please let us know if you're planning to

come along or, if you'd like to find out
more, email us at
hollymeadowsyfc@gmail.com, check out
our page at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HMYFC/, or call one of us on the
numbers below. We hope you can join us!
Phil Hurr - Chairman Nigel Billing - Secretary/Welfare Officer

PLEA ! For someone who likes a tiny bit of gardening and takes
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For years I have tended the area round the village sign, I have bought plants/shrubs,
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keep it tidy. Kevin Nash cuts the grass. Due to age and less ability I can no longer
tend the area and request for someone to take over. Penny Andrews
On behalf of the community and many passers-by may I thank Penny for her
dedication in making our lives just that bit brighter for many years. ED.

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Gina's Page: a regular page of fun things
Pancakes

In our family, pancakes aren't just for Shrove Tuesday, we enjoy them, in different
guises, all the year round and this is one of our favourite recipes for
savoury pancakes
1-1/4 cups plain flour 1/2 cup Oatmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1-1/4 cups milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Make your pancake batter just a little thicker than crepes, cook them and stack
them with wax/greaseproof paper between them and put them to one side.

Ingredients for the filling:

A piece of smoked haddock. 1 med. onion chopped. red pepper chopped. cup
of frozen peas. packet of creamy pepper sauce mix as per the directions on the
packet, or make your own.

Cook the haddock as you will (I oven bake

mine with lemon rind/juice and drop of olive
oil and a couple of bay leaves, in a tinfoil tent
for 20 mins) and set aside to cool.

Saute the onion and red pepper in a little oil

and butter. Add the peas and cook for a
further 3-4 mins. Put this in a basin large enough to take all the ingredients. Flake
the fish discarding bones and skin if any and add to the basin. Pour in the sauce,
but keep it a fairly stiff mix and then combine all the ingredients adding pepper to
taste.

Take one pancake. Place fish mixture down the middle and pull flaps over. Place in
an oiled, oven proof dish. Repeat with other pancakes. These can be refrigerated
for a few hours if you like.

To cook. Drizzle a little Olive oil over the pancakes and cover the dish with tin foil
and bake in a pre-heated over 200 degs for 25mins.
Serve how you like. With a light cheese sauce (We never miss an opportunity to
use cheese,,,), Salad, or green beans or wedges or...............

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 SERVICES FOR MARCH 2017
1st March Ash Wednesday
9.00am St. Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion
7pm St Botolph Grimston Service of Ashing

Friday 3rd March Women's World Day of Prayer

2pm Pott Row Methodist Chapel

5th March 1st Sunday in Lent

8.30am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Praise
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion

12th March 2nd Sunday in Lent

10.30am St Mary Great Massingham Group Holy Communion
4pm Pott Row Methodist Chapel The Gap

15th March
9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

19th March 3rd Sunday in Lent

8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Andrew Little Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Morning Praise
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Family Service
11.15am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Holy Communion

26th March 4th Sunday in Lent Mothering Sunday

8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service
11.00am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion
6pm St Lawrence Harpley Choral Evensong

2nd April 5th Sunday in Lent

8.30am All Saints, Ashwicken Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Praise
10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion
11am St Mary Great Massingham Holy Communion
5th April
9.00am St. Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

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Parish Registers Dates for your diary
Funerals Monthly Benefice Prayer Meetings
Join us as we gently pray together
30th January at St Nicholas, Gayton over matters across our parishes.
Leonard Bowen This is always important and
especially so in these changing
31st January at St Mary, Gt. times. All are
Massingham Esther Fanneran welcome
th
Sunday 5 March
nd
2 February at St Botolph, 3pm at All Saints
Grimston Barbara Carter Roydon
nd
th
8 February at St Botolph, Grimston Sunday 2 April
Jane Widdicombe St Mary Gayton
Thorpe
th
9 February at Mintlyn
Betty Hardy of Grimston .

th
27 February at Mintlyn
Robert Thaxton previously of Gayton
th
28 February at Mintlyn
Graham Rothwell of W. Winch
th
rd
3 March at Mintlyn Sunday 12 March
Clifford Knights of Grimston at 4pm

Lord, be with all those who grieve At Pott Row Methodist Chapel
comfort and strengthen them in the A very relaxed time together with
coming weeks, that they may know prayer and praise
you presence. st
Ash Wednesday 1 March
Baptisms There will be
th
services for Ash
19 February at St Nicholas, Gayton Wednesday
Ellen-Rose Tidd at St Lawrence
th
Harpley at 9am
26 February at St Botolph, Holy Communion
Grimston with Ashing and a
Ruby Jeffery-Bettles service of
Meditations and ashing at 7pm St
We welcome Ellen-Rose and Ruby Botolph, Grimston
into the church family

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 Womens World
Day of Prayer
Am I being unfair to you?
A service for Womens World Day of
rd
Prayer is to be held on Friday 3
March at 2pm at Pott Row Methodist
Chapel.
The service is open to everyone (not
just women) so do come and join
with us.
In February Messy Church we
looked at Jesus walking on the water,
Messy Church this month will be
held in the Jubilee Hall at Gayton on
rd
Thursday 23 March.
Arrival 3.30pm for colouring and
refreshments strict kick off with
songs and story by 4pm.
We look forward to seeing you there
for some more fun (and food!)
th
On Saturday 15 April from 10am
till 12.30 in St
Nicholas Church
Gayton, we will be
doing Messy Easter
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MOTHERING SUNDAY
th
On Sunday 26 March
We are having a family
services for Mothering
Sunday at 10.30am at St
Botolph Grimston
EVENTS COMING
UP
CONCERT FOR ST BOTOLPH
GRIMSTON
On Saturday 6th May at 7.30 pm we
are holding the first of many
fundraising concerts
to raise funds for the
church Organ at
Grimston.
We will be having the
Kings Lynn male
voice choir and the Kings Lynn brass
band playing and singing together.
Tickets will be 10 and 8
concession
Available from PCC members or on
the door or phone 07837331023 and
leave a message.
LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS
Also coming up in September we will
be having a last night at the proms
concert in St Botolphs on Saturday
th
16 September. Please note
change of date unfortunately the
wrong sate was quoted in last
months magazine.
Do make a date in your diary for
these coming events
 FUNDRAISING EVENT

Coffee Morning, Cake Sale & Raffle Gayton Jubilee Hall

Saturday 25th March 11am -3pm
In support, Abbie Watson; to raise funds so that she can take part in a four
week volunteering expedition to Ecuador next year. Whilst there, she will
work on community projects to improve the lives of disadvantaged people
and also take part in animal and environmental conservation projects her
target is 5000 and she will be holding numerous events over the next 14
months to try and achieve her goal.
th
Come and join us on 25 March for a cake and a cuppa. There will be a
fantastic cake stall, a raffle and various other stalls to have a look around
while you are there.
Also, there will be a special raffle to win a beautiful Mother's Day
celebration cake.
If anyone is interested in having a stall at our coffee morning, table spaces
are available for 5.00. Or if you find out more about what Abbie will be
doing, you can contact any of the following people.
Abbie Watson ahwatson11@gmail.com or 01553 849778
Gemma Watson watshn56@yahoo.co.uk or 01553 849778
Pat Gadsby patgadsby@live.co.uk or 01553 636462

Gayton Jubilee Village Hall

We offer private hire for all occasions, including children s parties, receptions, meetings,
exercise classes and exhibitions. The hall has excellent facilities, including tables and
chairs to seat 60. It has a fully fitted kitchen and excellent catering facilities .

Visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/gaytonjubileehall/
Our calendar of events, including regular
weekly and monthly events can be viewed
online at :
http://tinyurl.com/gjvhall
Our rates are 10.50 per hour for
bookings, and 50.00 for a party (half -
day or evening).
To make a booking call Paul on 01553
636717 or text him on 07944 341309.
For further information call 01553 636368.

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 ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
LEZIATE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The Parish Council met on Wednesday 8th February 2017 for its first meeting of the
New Year.
The Budget had been set in the December meeting, and saw a very small increase,
meaning an average Band D house will pay approx. 1.94 per year extra or 16p a
month. This increase hopefully will allow us to keep the parish looking good and to
look at replacing the much-dated play equipment, sometime in the future.
Unfortunately, we also have to reported the resignation of Cllr Alan Smith, who has
served for some time on the Parish Council. His experience and wisdom will be
sadly missed. However, this now leaves a vacancy for co-option. If you would be
interested in this role, then please email on
holttowncouncil@gmail.com<mailto:holttowncouncil@gmail.com, with a brief
description as to why you are interested and what skills you have to offer the Parish
Council: or give the Clerk a ring on 01553 630655 for an informal chat. It would be
good to see some applicants from Leziate, as we badly need some representation
for this side of the parish.
Two long outstanding issues were raised again. Firstly, the hedge on East Winch
Road which needs cutting before the start of the bird nesting season. After much
chasing, we have been promised that this will be done in February! The second
issue was the "lake" in Church Lane which has occurred after the Anglian Water
works. NCC have agreed to dig a couple of grippes to try and alleviate the
problem. The Parish Council are however keen to see Anglian Water pay for any
work as they have not reinstated this area, as promised. The conversation goes on.
Lastly, we are asking, yet again, for flags on the bus stop poles and hopefully some
timetable information. This has been promised but never forthcoming so we will
press even harder.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on 8th March starting at 7.30 in the village
hall and all are welcome to come and "have your say"
This meeting will be important for the future of the Homewatch scheme in the
parish. Cllr Alan Smith was the Chair of Homewatch and at the last AGM there was
no one willing to take on this mantle. It is going to be on the agenda to discuss the
future of Homewatch and see what part the Parish Council can take to try and keep
it going. It is worth pointing out that having a Homewatch scheme does help lower
insurance premiums. we look forward to seeing you on the 8th.

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Leziate, Ashwicken &
Bawsey WI
The New Year brought us more
cause to party with the celebration
of our group's 72nd birthday. The
table groaned under the weight of
the fare we all provided. Members
spent the afternoon with good
friends and enjoyed delicious food -
the perfect combination! Birthday
wishes and gifts went to Myrtle, Jan,
Heather & Wendy.
Our competition was
for the best wrapped
present. First place
went to Margarita with
Wendy in 2nd place
and Jan, Joan and Ann coming in
3rd. All members took home one of
the exquisitely wrapped presents.
We have our next meeting on 21st
February when Chris Dixon will be
presenting a talk on World War 1.
A warm welcome awaits anyone who
is interested in becoming a WI
member.
Guests are welcome to come along
to a couple of sessions to find out
what goes on before committing to
joining.
We meet monthly on the 3rd
Tuesday at Leziate Village Hall from
2pm - 4pm.
Ali South

Leziate Village Hall Funding

Funding approved for improvements to Leziate, Ashwicken and Bawsey Village
Hall.
The community in Leziate, Ashwicken and Bawsey are set to get improvements
to the village hall with the installation of new acoustic panels and a
ventilation/extraction system thanks to a 11,392 grant from funding body
WREN.
The money, awarded by WREN's FCC Community Action Fund, will be used to
improve the sound quality and reduce condensation levels at the hall.
Debbie Ess, Secretary for Leziate, Ashwicken and Bawsey Village Hall
Management Committee says: We feel extremely lucky that WREN have
continued to support our local community by providing the additional funding we
needed to complete the village hall refurbishment project. It's fantastic that
WREN has awarded us this money and we're really looking forward to sharing
the improvements with the local community. The hall provides a meeting place
for the community to enjoy a wide range of social activities suitable for all age
groups.
Ben Walker, WREN's grant manager for Norfolk, says: We're delighted to be
supporting the Leziate Village Hall Acoustic & Ventilation project and pleased
our funding will make such a difference to so many groups of people.
We would like to thank the community and our regular hirers for their continued
support.

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 Easter Lilies for Ashwicken Church
If you would like to give money towards the purchase of lilies for
Ashwicken Church at Easter, please either send or give it to Mrs Joy
Smith 16 Gayton Road, Grimston PE32 1BG. Could you please also
let me have the name(s) of those you wish to commemorate.
Thank you, Joy Smith

Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

I
Tuesday 28th March 2017, 7.30pm at the Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent
School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road.
Please come along to this illustrated talk by Dr Pam Taylor, on the subject of:

Dragonflies
We are delighted to welcome Dr Pam Taylor on her first visit to a NarVOS meeting. Pam
is President of the British Dragonfly Society and she is also Norfolk County Recorder for
Dragonflies. About 32 species of Dragonflies and Damselflies
are found in Norfolk. With such a knowledgeable and
enthusiastic speaker as Pam we are bound to have a great
evening

Visitors most welcome. Admission 2 on the night if you are

not a NarVOS member. For more information about this
meeting or NarVOS call Ian Black on 01760 724092.

What's on at Gaywood Library

Become a Dementia Friend Please join us at our free session

Wednesday 1st March 12-30 - 2pm.Booking essential. For further
information or to book your place contact the library on 01553 768498
or visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

The Gaywood Valley

A talk on the river and wildlife in the area, its conservation and
protection, by the Gaywood Valley Conservation Group. Thursday 30th
March 1 - 2pm Booking essential. For further information or to book
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 Church News.

On Thursday, 30th March, Bishop Jonathan (he's the one who sings loudly and has
made a CD of himself singing pop songs) is visiting this benefice. Rev. Riaz has
arranged a Community Hour at 4pm at West Winch village hall, with local people from
all walks of life coming to talk about what they do. Do join them!

Riaz is organising these hours for each of the parishes in the benefice. East Winch
will have its turn in the autumn.

Less good news

....
Oh Dear! All Saints has had its 5-yearly architect's report. The glass in the windows is
in dreadful condition, and there are other urgent things too, the most pressing being
the wall along the A47. Now that David and Brian have finished their great work of
clearing the plant growth away, its full horror is revealed.

To go towards the thousands needed to mend it, we are

running an 'Adopt a Brick' scheme. You pay 1 and a brick is e!
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named after you! I can't promise that we'll be able to point to Adop
Fred's brick or Myrtle's lump of carrstone, but as you drive by,
you can tell yourself, "I own a bit of that wall!" Contact Nell
840814, Janet 840510 or Wendy, 842281.
Parochial Church Council Annual Meeting.
This public meeting will be held at the Village Hall on Monday, 20th March at 6pm.

Bible Study
The Bible Study group meets at 7pm on Wednesdays mostly. During Lent we'll look at
one of the books written by the former Archbishop, Rowan Williams.
Meetings in March are as follows:
15th March: Janet Weaver's house; Grisedale, Wormegay Rd, Blackborough.
22nd March: Margaret McKay; Wymondley, Station Rd, East Winch.
29th March: Amanda Hart; Kestrel Cottage, Gayton Rd, East Winch.

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 Living Independently in Later Years
Information for Older People Living in West Norfolk

Telephone information line

Online directory
LILY Advisor home visits
Community locations

Available online at
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or by calling 01553 616200

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Village Sports
West Norfolk Community Sports
has agreed that there will not be EAST WALTON NEWS
a West Norfolk Village Games
day in 2017 due to the reducing
numbers of teams entering and
the need to evolve the event to
freshen it up. It has been
discussed and agreed that we
want to continue offering a
The first event will probably be
Village Games competition as it
archery and, although at the time
is a valuable way of bringing rural
of writing a date has not been
communities together and
set, it is possible that this will be
providing fun and an active
held one evening in March.
competition to those who might
not normally take part in a team
If you would like to be in the
sport. The proposed new format
archery team representing the
is to have five activities run on
GLEAM team (you need to live in
specific dates throughout the
year, either at Lynnsport or at either Gayton/Gayton Thorpe,
different venues within West Leziate, East Winch, Ashwicken
Norfolk. or Middleton), please email or
It is also proposed to change the phone to let me know.
name of the event to 'Rural
Community Games'. Thank you.

To keep the competition element, Sarah Byatt

it has been proposed that scoring Village Sports Co-ordinator
will take place with an overall villagegames@hotmail.co.uk
winner being announced at the TEL: 01553 630993
West Norfolk Sports Awards in
January 2018.
The events that are being
considered for 2017 are:
Archery
Foot Golf
Wheelchair Basketball
Table Tennis
GEAR 10k run

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 Simply Sing Community Choir
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to try a new interest in 2017 ? If so, Simply Sing
Community Choir might just be what you are looking for. We sing a variety of songs,
have a lot of fun and perform a couple of concerts each year to raise money for charity

. Last year we had our summer concert in St. John's Church raising money for the East
Anglian Air Ambulance and in December we held our Christmas concert in the beautiful
surroundings of Kings Lynn Town Hall and raised 825 for The Big C. Norfolk cancer
charity.

We have four sections - bass, tenor, alto and soprano. There are no auditions, no need
to read music, just an enjoyment of singing with like-minded people. We meet for
rehearsals on Thursday evenings 7.00pm to 9.00pm during term time at Churchill Park
School, Winston Churchill Drive, Kings Lynn.

We pay a termly subscription of 35 but if you want to try us out before you sign up,
your first two sessions are free. We have a website where you can find further
information:- www.simplysingcommunitychoir.com. Alternatively, just turn up and meet
us on a Thursday evening. We have started learning some new songs, are a friendly
bunch, laugh a lot and would be pleased to welcome you.

Music and Magic on 1st April!

Watch out for a show organised by Ivan McCready, the cellist whose music we've
enjoyed at Ashwicken concerts, and the conjurer Baron McReady. Should be great -
more details soon!

And Finally......
I was walking the dogs the other day when all of a sudden they vanished into thin
air. Not sure where they went, but I've got some leads.....

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