the voice of the villages - december 2014

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December 2014

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THE GAYTON GROUP OF PARISHES DEC-JAN 2015

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Our Pastoral Team

Revd Jane Holmes Priest in Charge 01553 636227 [email protected]

Revd Judith Pollard Associate Priest 01485 601251 [email protected]

Revd Sue Martin Hospital Chaplain 01553 636570 [email protected]

Joy Smith Reader 01485 600769 [email protected]

Nell Steele Reader 01553 840814 [email protected]

Revd Jane Holmes Pastoral Care 01553 636227 [email protected]

The Magazine Team

Guest Editor Editor 01553 630203 [email protected]

Steve Williamson Adverts 01553 630203 [email protected]

Steve Williamson Invoicing (adverts) 01553 630203 [email protected]

Sarah Renwick Distribution 01553 636275 [email protected]

Co-ordinators

Sarah Renwick Gayton 01553 636275 [email protected]

Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 [email protected]

Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate

& Bawsey 01553 630993 [email protected]

Bill Lewis East Walton 01760 337438 [email protected]

Church Contacts

All Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey

Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 630203 [email protected]

St Marys Church, East Walton

Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 337438 [email protected]

St Marys Church, Gayton Thorpe

Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253 [email protected]

St Nicholas Church, Gayton

Contact: Stan Watkinson 01553 636629 [email protected]

Our next issue February 2015. Copy in by 21st Jan. 2015 please.

As you read this magazine, Christmas is only days away with all its anticipation and

excitement. The Food, the drinks, the presents...

I know a little girl who when asked what she wanted for Christmas, replied that she

just really wanted a Daddy. ( oh and a puppy .)

It is a reminder that the very best thing that you can give anyone for Christmas is

love. It is a gift that is always welcome and always wanted and it is the greatest gift

anyone can ever receive.

So make sure that whatever you give this Christmas - include much love.

May you all have a wonderful time with a wonderful year to follow. Steve

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TO ALL PARISHIONERSTO ALL PARISHIONERS

Advent, the first season of the Church's Year, is a season of signs and wonders, the

most overtly prophetic season in the year. In the weeks leading up to Christmas are

contained light and dark, joy and patience, sorrow and revelation. It is the season

where we watch and wait in joyful anticipation for the coming (or advent, from the

Latin) of Christmas. Like Lent, Advent is a time for self-reflection. It is the season

where we are encouraged to prepare our hearts and minds for the gift of God to

humanity of his son Jesus Christ, to be the Saviour of the World.

It is a time of increased activity in Church and community, a time of special services:

Nativity and Crib services, Christingle and Carol Services; and community

fundraising, fellowship and hospitality, neighbourliness, gift-giving and generosity.

Be prepared! This is the abiding motto of the worldwide Scouting movement and of

the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Be prepared; in Scouting this

could mean anything from not forgetting an umbrella to offering life-saving first aid. It

means always being in a state of readiness - in mind and body. This is what the

season of Advent asks of us as Christians.

In this centenary year of the First World War I am reminded of the poetry of Wilfrid

Owen: Our brains ache in the merciless iced east winds that knive us, wearied we

keep awake because the night is silent... worried by silence sentries whisper,

curious, nervous, but nothing happens. The waiting is intolerable.

There are, of course, many different kinds of waiting and the outcome may inform the

character of the waiting and perhaps help us to get through challenging times. We

need to continue with hope.

During Advent, Christians go back to that time of waiting as the Bible shows it to us.

We read again the prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures and the Old Testament. We

read about how people were longing for an end to slavery, yearning to no longer be

in exile, longing to be at home with God again longing for reconciliation. And all of

this is expressed in the most powerful metaphors, especially in the prophecies of

Isaiah; metaphors about the desert blossoming and about day dawning after a long,

long night. Scripture tells us:

Now is the moment for you to wake from sleep, for salvation is nearer to us than

when we first believed.

This Advent let us remember our Christian calling as redeemed people, full of hope

and love. Let us lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armour of light.

Let us share together in this great festival of Christmas and join together in bringing


the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a waiting world! Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to

the new-born King, Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled...

With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem, Hark! The herald angels

sing, Glory to the new-born King!

A very happy and blessed Christmas to you all,

Reverend Judith

Licencing Service at

Great Massingham

There was a great deal of excitement on

the afternoon of November 16th in St

Marys Church in Great Massingham

when the Rt. Revd, Graham James, the

Bishop of Norwich, licensed our new

associate vicar into all 10 of our

parishes. Revd. Judith has now taken up

residence in Grimston and will be

working alongside Revd. Jane, who was

also licenced further to cover the

parishes of Great Massingham, Little

Massingham & Harpley.

Over 150 people were present to

witness the presentation of the clergy in

a thoughtful, moving and joyful

ceremony.

Great Massingham Church were

welcoming hosts and marvellously

provided tea, coffee and cake etc, for

everyone. Margarert Bowes of Great

Massingham sends her grateful thanks

to everyone who helped and provided

the refreshments. A happy moment for Revd. Jane & Revd. Judith

Mothers Union Vigil

On Saturday, 6th December, the Mothers Union are holding a daylight vigil for

Action against Violence Against Women. It is being held in North Runcton Church

between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm. Drop in. Stay for the day (bring sandwiches for

lunch). Keep a time of silence. Visit our prayer spaces. Join the hourly prayer

sessions. Teas & refreshments available.Do join us.

Betty Ellis


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If an urgent appointment is offered, this will be a

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Magazine Bundles Collector for Ashwicken

Would you be free once a month to deliver bundles of magazines in Ashwicken? The magazines

are available for collection at Bridge House in Gayton (the kettle will be on!) and the collection

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Please ring Sarah Renwick on 01553 636275 for more details. Thank you.

ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS

Ashwicken Church of EnglandPrimary School

Ashwicken School's building work is well underway for our fantastic new school which

should be ready to open its doors by September 2015. The children have been taking

turns to visit the site each week to see the work in progress. They watched the site

being flattened, the foundations dug out and the steel structures being craned into

place. Each class have met with the site manager and building team to ask questions

about the build and learn about the various processes. They have also learnt about site

safety through assemblies with the construction firm. Later on this term they will be

having a hands on session learning the skills of bricklaying !


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please contact me. We are going to LEZIATE PARISH COUNCIL contact our MP and lobby to make REPORTsure Ashwicken and Leziate aren't

forgotten and make sure we can get Leziate Parish Council met on

th firm solid reliable information and help Wednesday 12 November 2014 for

from the County Council who have its monthly meeting.

received money from the Government

to help rural areas like ours to get It was reported that Cllr Tony Crane

faster speeds. had attended the Remembrance

It was reported that part of the Fen Service at Ashwicken Church, on

appears to be taped off; the Clerk will Armistice Day, and laid a wreath on

write to the local residents and see if behalf of the Parish Council.

any light can be shed on this. Although only a few were gathered

round the war memorial it is important Leziate Parish Council next meets on

we don't forget those from the parish th10 December 2014 at 7.30, this

who gave the ultimate sacrifice. meeting will be to set a budget for

next year and the precept. With a The Parish Council received reports,

push for safety measures on East from our local PCSO, of the theft of

Winch Road, outside the school we lead from Harpley church. It appears

need to make sure the budget this crime was committed at night and

supports this, if the council agrees to the culprits went back and forwards

go ahead with 20MPH flashing light. several times. At this time of year we

All parishioners are welcome and also need to be very aware of

have a chance to have their saypotential heating oil thefts. We ask

everyone to be very vigilant and There will be no meeting in January

report any strange cars or people in as everyone will be recovering from

the area immediately to the Police on Christmas!!

101, if a crime is in action then of

course dial 999.Elaine Oliver

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speeds have affected your business

Each year Leziate Parish Council and All

Saints Church in Ashwicken make a

donation to the Royal British Legion for

Remembrance Sunday.

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Leziate WI meeting

The meeting opened with the singing of

'Jerusalem'. It was the AGM, with

President Eileen Baxter welcoming 15

members and 2 visitors, who will hopefully

become members in the New Year when it th

will be the 70 meeting of the Leziate WI

group, which is quite an achievement! My

mother, Sylvia Twite, was a founder

member of our WI, which always fills me

with a sense of pride. Sylvia Webber gave

the Treasurer's report and we have a

healthy balance. Secretary Jan Eason

gave her report

Eileen Baxter thanked everyone for their

support throughout the year - we do have

fun and enjoy our meetings, thanks to our

president Eileen. The committee consists

of Joan Brown, Janet Jary, Myrtle Roberts

and Margareta Whiskin. Eileen remains

as President with Myrtle as Vice President

for the 2015 committee. All events

throughout 2014 were good and next

year's programme has been finalised. A

Carol Concert for the Nar Valley group, of

which we are a member, is being held at st

Swaffham Methodist Church on 1

December at 2.30pm. Our Christmas th

dinner will be on 9 December at the Gate

in Middleton. Georgy Morris won the

raffle. There was no competition this

month.

The December meeting is going to be a

Christmas tea, each bringing food. The

competit ion wil l be a Christmas

decoration. January 2015 will be a

Christmas party, each to bring a gift. New

members or visitors are always welcome

third Tuesday in each month from 2pm-

4pm. Leziate WI is on the up as we were

down to 10 members two years ago we

must be doing something right.

Wendy Twite

VILLAGE SPORTS

Active Norfolk have organised the

following events for Norfolk village teams

to compete against each other:

Indoor Rounders competition

On Sunday 11 January 2015 at UEA,

Sportspark, Norwich, from 9.30am-

3.30pm. Team to be made up of 8 players,

with a squad of 10 allowed. Mixed gender

team and must consist of 4 members aged

12 or under. All games will consist of one

batting innings per team. Neutral bowlers

will be provided for all games, with 20

good balls bowled. Entry is 10 per team,

so cost will be shared by team.

Alternative Village Games

On Sunday 8 February 2015 at UEA

Sportspark, Norwich. Events will be:

Dodgeball 5 on court, squad of up to 7,

male only aged 14 and over.

Womens Indoor Cricket 5 on court,

squad of up to 7, female only aged 14 and

over.

Wheelchair Basketball 5 players, aged

14 and over.

New Age Kurling team of 4, aged 8 and

over

Gymnasticators team of 4, squad of up

to 6, mixed gender, aged 10 and over.

Each event costs 10 to enter, so cost

will be shared between the team.

If you live in the parish of Gayton,

Leziate/Ashwicken, East Winch or

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Would you like to take on a small distribution round along the Lime Kiln Road in Gayton? We need

someone to deliver 36 magazines which amounts to a short walk 10 months out of 12. The

magazines will be delivered to your door on a Friday, giving you that day and the weekend to

deliver them.

Please ring Sarah Renwick for more details on 01553 636275. Thank you.

Gayton Evergreens

We had a good attendance for our AGM, as we listened to what happened during the

past year and wondering where all that time went. There is a lot to look forward to in

the coming year and we do have room for more members, membership of the Club

is just 7.00 th

Meanwhile the Evergreen members will enjoy their Christmas lunch on Nov 26 at th

the Farmers Arms and the Carol service on Wednesday Dec 17 , in the Jubilee

Village Hall at 2-30pm for which non members are welcome.th

The first meeting of the Evergreen's will be in the New Year will be on January 16 ,

in the Gayton Jubilee Village Hall, we will hear all about Facts, Fibs & a Pinch of

Salt, should be very entertaining.

For information please ring Kath Roberts on: 636178.

Gayton Jubilee Village Hall

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Unfortunately the Bazaar advertised to take place on December 13 has been

cancelled.

The Halls AGM will take place in March, if you think that you could help the Hall by

becoming a Trustee and involve yourself in the future of the Hall; please give it some

thought over the next couple of months. The Hall is owned by the village and as such

is one of the village's best assets.

The Knit & Natter group meets on a Wednesday afternoon 2pm -4pn rd th

December dates: 3 & 10 . Open to all just 2th th th

January dates:7 14 & 28

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Hockey Teams

We recently sent two squads to the

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Our development squad played well

and were full of enthusiasm on a

very chilly afternoon.

We were thrilled when our A team

after playing against schools such as

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Wootton, The Glebe and Downham

Prep went on to win the Cup Final!

This was a fantastic achievement

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exceptional group of pupils from our

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School Sports partnership

Cross Country Final

Well done to all those that competed

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our runners who competed so well

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MEGANS CHALLENGE NEWS -

The Cinnamon Trust

On Wednesday 5th November Pat McCallum

invited Clare Howard and I to meet a lovely lady

Sue Preston of Grimston, who accepted a

cheque for 500 from Megans Challenge on

behalf of the charity Cinnamon Trust. This

wonderful charity was brought to our attention by

Pat, Clares mum; a supporter of Megans

Challenge and also a dedicated volunteer for The

Cinnamon Trust. As a volunteer Pat has been

regularly walking Sues dog Henry for the last

two years. Sue told us that she only found out

about the charity by searching for dog walkers on

the web. Although the charity is based in

Cornwall it provides a network of volunteers throughout England and Wales who

hold hands with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. They walk a dog

every day for a housebound owner, they foster pets when owners need hospital care,

fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage, etc.

Megans Challenge hope by making a donation we can also help bring awareness to

this worthy charity. For more information or to make a donation telephone 01736

757900 or go to www.cinnamon.org.uk. Debbie Thrower

L-R. Pat McCallum wth Henry,

Clare Howard and Sue Preston.

GAYTON SOCIAL CLUB NEWS

Children's Christmas Eve Disco - starts at 6.30 pm - with a visit from Father

Christmas at 7.30pm.

If you would like your child/children (9 years and under only) to receive a present

from Santa we ask 2.00 per child. Please enter their name and age on the form

which is in the club, with payment to avoid any disappointment! Members only.

New Year's Eve Celebrations. Great music provided by J N Discos at 8.00pm.

Members and guests only. Guests 2.00 each, must be signed in by a member on

the night.Don't forget to renew your membership so not to miss out!!

Valentines Night is Soul and Motown Night

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Gayton Social ClubYour friendly village club

Membership

History Club meets on

the first Wednesday

of each month

Next meetings

3rd Dec & 7th Jan

Club Opening Hours

Thursday 1900-2300

Friday 1600-2300

Saturday 1600-2300

Sunday 1200-2230

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Premiership Football

Saturday 6th Dec

Man City v Everton

Sunday 14th Dec

Man Utd v Liverpool

Sunday 21st Dec

Liverpool v Arsenal

Sunday 28th Dec

Southampton v Chelsea

New members always

welcome

Family - 10.00

Couple - 8.00

Single - 6.00

OAP - 3.00

2015 SUBS ARE NOW DUE

With Christmas and New Year

functions coming up make sure

your membership is up to date

to avoid disappointment.

Subs due by 21st December


beans and/or cheese with salads. These

were kindly provided by Hilda Bond who

was thanked for giving us such an

enjoyable start to the evening. After the

usual business our Federation Advisor,

Meg Dorling, joined us to assist in the

AGM proceedings. Annual Reports were

given by Treasurer, Marion Scales and

Sec. Jan Newman and as usual it was

surprising what a busy year we had had.

It was announced that the Institute's

bursary will be shared between two

members who are attending courses

during the coming year, either at the

W.I.'s Denman College in Oxfordshire or

an equivalent course locally. Our

President, Penny Andrews, thanked the

Committee for their hard work, especially

retiring members, Marion and Kath

Roberts. Two new members stepped up

to take their places and Penny Andrews

agreed to continue as President.

Members have enjoyed films in the

Maggie Smith season at West Acre

Theatre as well as the annual outing to

Caithness Crystal where we stocked up

on Christmas goodies. Tickets for our

th

Cheese and Wine evening on 20

November were selling like hotcakes and

an enjoyable 40's evening was

anticipated.

Tony Brock kindly agreed to take a photo

of members at the meeting. He was

probably relieved that it was not for a WI

calendar, but it is hoped this group photo

will be included in the exhibitions

celebrating the Wis Centenary in 2015,

the first of which will be held in The th

Forum, Norwich, commencing on 15

Feb. Some members happily supported

the Centenary Baton as it passed through

West Norfolk on its way to Norwich and an

exciting programme of meetings and

events for this special year are being

arranged.

After a welcome cup of tea and some

delicious Halloween inspired cakes, the

winner of the competition for a decorated

witch's hat was Kath Roberts. Members

looked forward to the Nar Valley Carol st

Service on 1 December and also to the nd

next monthly meeting on the 2 , a

C h r i s t m a s p a r t y w i t h m u s i c a l

entertainment.

Andrea Lorriman

GAYTON W.I.

We had lots to consider at

our November meeting as

part of it consisted of the

Annual General Meeting.

Whenever serious matters

are at hand we ladies first

need our energy levels

boosting and so we began

our evening eating delicious

baked potatoes, baked


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A few weeks back we had Julian Kirk, from the British Legion Middleton branch,

come into Brownies to explain to the girls what they do, and why remembrance

Sunday is so important. The girls had many questions that Julian was happy to

answer. The following week the girls made seed balls, and baked cakes for the

Royal British Legion to raise money at our stall in the church, after the service on th

Sunday 9 November, Remembrance Sunday. Here a few snaps of the girls in

action; getting stuck in. We made an astonishing 76, all thanks to the donations of

the community. On behalf of the Brownies, we thank everyone who donated!

Jemima Rae, Gayton Brownies' Young Leader

st

1 Gayton Brownies

Middleton & District Royal British Legion.

Firstly may I on behalf of Lilian and Maria of our Poppy Appeal committee thank all of

you that have helped and made a donation during the Poppy Appeal period. At the th

time of compiling this report (13 November) our branch has raised over 15,000 We

have not completed the counting of the contents of all the static boxes so this total

will increase. I will give you the finale total in my next report.

th

We have just affiliated with the 19 Cambridge Brownies, our Vice Standard Bearer

Hannah is one of the leaders there. We are looking forward to many years of working

together

th

Our December Evening Buffet will be on the 17 at the William Burt Centre, West

Winch, 6.30 pm for 7 pm. Please book tickets for this by contacting Lilian Fisher

01553 841 852 email [email protected]

For those of you that have never attended one of our buffets please come and enjoy

and evening with us, all are welcome. Not only do we provide you with a full buffet

but also wine and or soft drinks are all included in the ticket price of just 6

th

Our first event of 2015 is our February Evening Buffet on the 18

May our Branch wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas

Julian Kirk. Chairman


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Three trees shivered in the cold moonshine,

a date palm, an olive and a dark green pine.

They whispered together, saw a light in the sky,

paused, secrets forgotten, heard a new baby's cry.

They stood in the yard near the child's manger bed.

What can we give him? the gentle pine said.

The olive gave oil to soothe his small feet.

The palm promised dates, all sticky and sweet

But what about me? the poor pine tree cried

I can't think of a thing, I've tried and I've tried!

Hearing her cries all the stars tumbled down

to light up her branches like a bright golden crown.

Then the pine tree stood tall so the baby could see

on that first Christmas Day, his first Christmas tree.

Moira Andrew

ST NICHOLAS, GAYTON & its CHRISTMAS TREE


SERVICES FOR DECEMBER

7th Dec 2nd Sunday in Advent

9.00am All Saints, Ashwicken Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Family Service

10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Holy Communion

6.00 pm St Nicholas, Gayton Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting

14th Dec 3rd in Advent

8.30am St Botolph, Grimston (said) Holy Communion

3pm St Nicholas, Gayton Carol service

16th Dec

6.30pm St Botolph, Grimston Carol Service

17th Dec

7pm St Marys East Walton Carol Service

18th Dec

6.30pm St Andrew Congham Rotary Carol Service

19th Dec

7pm St Marys Gayton Thorpe Carol Service

20th Dec

5pm St Andrews Congham Carol Service

21st Dec 4th in Advent

8.30am St Nicholas Gayton (said) Holy Communion

10.30am All Saints Ashwicken Carol Service

7pm All Saints Roydon Carol Service

24th Dec

4pm St Nicholas Gayton Family worship

11.30pm St Botolph Grimston Midnight Communion

25th Dec

8.30am St Botolphs Grimston Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Family Holy Communion

28th Dec First Sunday after Christmas

10.30am St Botolph Grimston Group Family Holy Communion


SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2015

4th Jan Second Sunday after Christmas




11th Jan First Sunday after Epiphany

8.30am All Saints, Roydon Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion

10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Morning Worship

3pm St Mary Gayton Thorpe Celtic Service

18th Jan Second Sunday after Epiphany

8.30am St Mary, East Walton Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Morning Worship


25th Jan Third Sunday after Epiphany

8.30am St Andrew, Congham Holy Communion

10.30am St Nicholas, Gayton Holy Communion

10.30am St Botolph, Grimston Family Service

1st Feb Fourth Sunday after Epiphany




PARISH REGISTER

Baptisms

9th November at St Nicholas Gayton Sofia Faith Gilboy

30th November at All Saints Ashwicken Liberty Kendal Harper

Funerals

13th November Donald Stewart Cornelius of Congham

17th November Vera May Lewis at St Mary East Walton

18th November Grace May Thaxton at St Nicholas Gayton

19th November Veronica Beryl Carver at All Saints Roydon

24th November Leonard Victor Drew at St Nicholas Gayton

27th November James Frederick Sparks at St Andrews Congham


In November the Children began to

think about the Christmas story and

what that means for us.

We all love a birthday (party and

presents!) and what we celebrate at

Christmas is Jesus Birth Day.

We considered what present we

should give to Jesus this year as

the Carol so famously puts it:

What can I give Him, poor as I am?

If I were a Shepherd I would bring a

lamb. If I were a wise man I would

do my part,

Yet what I can I give Him

Give my heart.

There will be NO MESSY CHURCH

IN DECEMBER

However there will be a family

service on Christmas Eve at 4pm

at St Nicholas Church Gayton.

Wooley

and Don

are

joining

us and

maybe

another

of their

friends!

We will also tell the Christmas story

and light our Christingles always a

special moment.

We look forward to seeing you there.

For full details of all our

services see centre pages

A special weekend at Harpley

St Lawrence Church, Harpley are

holding a Christmas Tree Festival.on

13th and 14th December.

Church full of lights and delights

refreshments served all day.

The weekend also includes:

Caf concert on the

Saturday (13th) from 1.30pm

A service of healing and

Hope on Sunday (14th) at

3.30pm


East Winch Village Hall

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Contact Sarah on 01553 841806

or 07871 110188

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Weekly activities

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Wednesdays: Knit & Natter 2pm.

Fridays: Little Scamps 9.30am,

Carpet bowls 7.30pm

Monthly activities

Second Monday: Gayton Parish Council 7.30pm

First Tuesday: Gayton Womens Institute 7.30pm

Third Wednesday: Gayton Evergreens 2.30pm

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EAST WINCH NEWSwww.eastwinchandwestbilney.co.uk

Magazine Distributors for East Winch

Would you like to take on a small distribution round in East Winch? This amounts to a short walk

10 months out of 12. The magazines will be delivered to you on a Friday, giving you that day and

the weekend to deliver them. Please ring Sarah for more details on 01553 636275. Thank you.

East Winch Parish Council meeting

3.11.14.

At an exceptionally well attended

meeting, the Council was able to offer the

hopeful news that, following a meeting

between Jim Moriarty, our Borough

Councillor and Robert Wilson, Mr Wilson

had agreed that a short path should be

made inside the hedge between Holland

House and the right of way leading to

Grandcourt Farm, so that walkers on the

north side of the A47 could get onto the

path without having to cross the road. Mr

Wilson also said that he would like to

know whether there was interest in

establishing a wider network of

permissive paths to the north of the A47.

He suggested that interested people

should email him at

[email protected] giving their

name, address and email address.

However, there will be some people who

don't have internet access and Mr Harrod

suggested he and other volunteers

prepare a list of interested people to send

to Mr Wilson.

The Council is to investigate whether it

will in fact be practicable to construct a

trod to the Post Office, and will prepare a

bid for 50% funding if it seems possible. It

is acknowledged that the Station Road

trod is still substandard, and efforts to

persuade Highways to sort it out are

continuing.

By mid December the Council hope to be

able to discuss other priorities for action

EAST WINCH VILLAGE HALL

125 CLUB

The draw was made on 29TH Oct.

@ A meeting of the

short mat bowls club

THE WINNERS WERE :-

25 No. 104 MRS P HORNIGOLD

15 No. 97 MRS B EVANS

10 No. 114 MRS A MOBBS

10 No. 149 MR R WILLIAMS

Congrats to the above winners

Call terry on 01553 841309 and become

a member and win a cash prize.

A draw is held every month and all

surplus funds go towards the running

costs of the village hall.

PLEASE support your village hall.

thrown up by the Questionnaire.

Complaints were received that the dog

poo bin by the church wall was being

used for dead flowers. People who

shove flowers in the bin are preventing it

from being used as it is meant to be. The

church does not have a wheeliebin

because the Council won't empty it. So

please take faded flowers home.


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All electrical work undertaken

Inspection & testing

Telephone & TV points

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Breakdowns & maintenance

Fuse board changes

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East Winch Village Hall 2014.

2014 has been a good year at East Winch Village Hall. Back in February we were

pleased to be of assistance to Middletons Buttercups Nursery when Middletons Hall

boiler failed. They used our hall for several weeks and were most grateful that we

could help them keep their nursery going. For our part we we also rather proud of the

fact that we successfully obtained OFSTED approval.

Our regular clubs continue to thrive:

Monday

Pat Lowings Keep Fit for over 55s is enjoyed by ladies from East Winch and

surrounding villages. Offering light exercise to music, the class runs between 2.00

pm and 3.00 pm. Please call me if you would like further information.

Tuesday

Our long established Mother & Toddler Group meets every week at 9.30 am and is a

good way for you and your child to enjoy fun and games and to make friends if you

are new to the area. Please call Louise on 07824 997973 for information.

Our new weekly Line Dancing Class run by Sutton Streamliners meets between 2.00

pm and 3.00 pm and goes from strength to strength. Line dancing is a great deal of

fun, surprisingly good exercise and much enjoyed by all who presently attend. The

class is for absolute beginners and, again, call me if you would like more information.

We have a new club on Tuesday. Jenny Thornhills Country & Western Evening

meets every week. Come along to enjoy a social evening listening and dancing to

live music. Call Jenny on 07837 306621 if you would like to know more.

Wednesday

Our Short Mat Bowls Club has been meeting for many years now. A very enjoyable

social evening with light competition and refreshments. Please call Jan Robertson for

more information.

Friday

The National Childbirth Trust meets every week at 10.00 am for two hours. Mums

and small children make friends and have fun and games. Please call the Hall if you

are interested.

The village Hall has also been pleased to host the following events/meetings during

the year:

Parish Council meetings, annual Harvest Supper, West Norfolk Cycling Club

meetings and social evenings, RSPCA Arts & Crafts weekend, local childrens drama

group, childrens and family parties.

East Winch Village Hall is here for you to enjoy any of the above clubs and also if

you wish to book your own special event. The Trustees are grateful to all who have

used the hall during 2014 and would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and

a peaceful 2015.

Chris Williams 01553 842453


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Friendly and reliable service

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As well as offering 15 hours free

Government funding for 3 and 4 year

olds, we are now able to offer free

places for some eligible 2 year olds

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At Middleton Village Hall

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Primary School)

Currently we have some vacancies for

children aged between 2yrs and school

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Sheds and Summerhouses built or assembled

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World War 1 Exhibition

The exhibition looked good. Displayed were a variety of exhibits, from shells, rifles

and bayonets to an embroidered belt, sewn as therapy by a soldier who had lost his

arm. Charlotte Paton and Kevin Wilson had researched, not only what had happened

to the soldiers on the West Bilney and East Winch memorials, but also how the

villages had responded to the war effort. It made interesting reading. One of the

speakers linked the events of the war to the songs of the time, both those sung in

music halls and by the soldiers themselves. We heard ancient, crackly recordings

and, touchingly, he sang the soldiers' songs himself: his voice was beautiful! Our

second speaker told us about the former grammar school pupils who had fought and

died, and won numerous Brownie points for helping to clear up! Many thanks to the

people who made and served refreshments, and who put in so much effort to make

the exhibition memorable.

Some of the information from the exhibition now appears on the village website, and

the display relating to the East Winch memorial has been moved to the church.

Gaywood Library Forthcoming events

For further information about these events, or to book where necessary, please

contact the library on 01553 768498

Christmas Crafts Session for Children Sunday 7th December 10am - 12 noon.

Lots of things to make and do! BOOKING ESSENTIAL. 1 payable on booking to

cover materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Regular events . There are loads ofother regular events. Call or check the web site.

Coming in January.

Storysacks Alive!

A 10 week course for anyone who has attended a 'Step into Storysacks' course and

would like to further enhance the Storysack they have made.

Wednesdays 10am - 12 pm starting 14th January (no session in half term)

Free crche available. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Keeping up with the Children - Computing

This 10 week course is aimed at parents who want to understand the basics of

using computers so that they can support their children.

Wednesdays 12.30pm - 2.30 pm starting 14th January (no session in half term)

Free crche available. BOOKING ESSENTIAL.

Elena Parkin Community Librarian


J. E. HOWARD BUTCHERS & DELICATESSEN HOWARDS ABATTOIR

Lynn Road, Gayton, Kings Lynn

Tel: ( 01553 ) 636234 Fax: ( 01553 ) 636121

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Meat sourced from local farms, processed here

at our own abattoir

Fresh bread delivered daily by a local baker

Fresh fruit and vegetables, sourced locally

Home made jams and chutneys

(made by the ladies at Gayton Preserves)

Wide range of olives, pates and cheeses

Established 1920 Free delivery within the local area

Ray Smith & Son LandscapesAll types of fencing erected

Patios laid, ponds dug or filled in

Treework & pruning

Full lawn care service

Hedges trimmed, reduced or removed

Garden waste removed & recycled

Licensed waste carrier

Full public liability insurance

Free estimates 01553 840424


GAYTON THORPE NEWS

Church Clean Up

Many thanks to all those who came to

lend a hand with the Church and

Churchyard clean-up, both on the day

and beforehand. It was really

appreciated and good to have a catch

up over a cup of tea and cake.

We still have to wait for the walls to dry

out more, but hopefully by the

spring/summer of next year we will able

to set about the walls and give them a

good lime-wash, which will make a huge

difference.

Carols by Candlelight

Don't forget our Carols by candlelight

service on the 19th December. As usual

there will be festive refreshments after

the service.

If anyone would like to do a reading,

please let me know.

Anyone who reads gets to choose a

Carol for the service, so it's a good way

of making sure we sing your favourite!

Services for next year

If anyone has any thoughts on the sort

of services they would like to attend at

Gayton Thorpe, we would love to hear

your views.

We have our first service of the new

year, which will be a Celtic style service

and we will continue with our usual event

services which we have throughout the

year. However new thoughts and ideas

are always welcome!" Many thanks

Sarah

Santa Dash

The Norfolk Hospice's fourth Annual

Santa Dash will this year take place in

King's Lynn's on Saturday December 6th.

The starting pistol is scheduled to be fired

at 11:00am, when eager participants will

set of on either the 5km route or the rather

gentler 1.5km option around the Walk's 42

acre site.

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The Walks is the only surviving 18

century town walk in Norfolk, and the

perfect place to enjoy a 'dash', a jog or

indeed a leisurely stroll depending on

your level of fitness! Whilst exercising,

you can take in the Walk's historic th

buildings a unique 15 century chapel,

the Red Mount, and a Grade II listed

church as well as the beautiful

landscaping. A 'Win, win' situation, you

would think

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The event is sponsored by King's Lynn

solicitors, Kenneth Bush, and is being

supported by Your Local Paper, says

Mark Shea, Commercial Director at The

Norfolk Hospice. Every adult who

registers will get a free Santa suit, and

each child a free Santa hat. The entry

charges are 10 per adult and 5 per

child, and we are encouraging all runners

to raise sponsorship. Every penny raised

on the day, including sponsorship and

registration fees will go directly to support

the work of The Norfolk Hospice.

You can register for a place in the Annual

S a n t a D a s h o n l i n e

[www.norfolkhospice.org.uk] or by

telephone via 01485 601701. Good luck

and enjoy the experience.

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Tel: Kings Lynn 812004 Fax 812005

Small or large quantities up to 6m loads of ready-mixed concrete

From the smallest DIY to a big

construction job

We now have a 23m Concrete

Boom Pump for hire

We are operating in:

Kings Lynn

Swaffham

Wisbech

Downham Market

Fakenham & Hunstanton areas

3 |8 The Gayton Group of Parishes Dec-Jan 2015

01553 636101

Unable to manage

It all yourself?

Experienced lady gardener

offers reliable help and

extra hands for larger jobs

Christine's GardenMaintenance

& Landscaping

Untidy garden?

GM

Good Cooking starts with a Clean OvenCall Tim Ayling today to book your oven clean on

01485 542619

Friendly, professional, reliable & tidy

Completely safe, gentle cleaning system

No fumes, no mess, no bother

Removes grease, fat & burnt on carbon deposits from:

Ovens

Grills

Extractors

Filters

BBQs

Microwaves

Hobs

Ranges

AGAs

Good cooking starts with a Clean Oven

West Acre Montessori School Est. 1982An independent nursery school in East Walton

Set on the Common, we provide a unique, child-centred

15 hours per week funding for all 3 & 4 year olds

QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME MEMBER. OFSTED REGISTERED

Contact ROSIE REYNOLDS on 01760 337316

approach to early education.

The school is led by mature ,fully qualified Montessori trained staff.

[email protected]


ARE YOU 65 OR OVER? NEED INFORMATION OR ADVICE ON THINGS TO DO,

GETTING OUT AND ABOUT, STAYING SAFE AND WELL OR CARING FOR

SOMEONE, THEN...

Available online at

www.asklily.org.uk

or by calling 01553 616200

Living Independently

in Later Years

a directory of services,

activities, advice and

guidance for older people

living in West Norfolk

QEH MATTERS

Now winter is upon us, the Emergency department will face added pressure on its

services. NHS England state that 40% of patients who attend A&E were discharged

needing no treatment, meaning individuals could have been helped within the

community if services were convenient and accessible. Healthwatch Norfolk has

conducted a survey amongst people using A&E at the QEH. The findings support

the knowledge that A&E is often used as a walk in centre by some patients when

they don't know where to go, or can't get help from other sources. These sources

include ; calling the NHS on 111; out of hours doctor;

local pharmacy; Calling your GP

There also seems to be some misconception over the terms 'urgent' and

'emergency' and with people coming to Accident & Emergency some days after an

injury. I hope that none of you will need to use the service this winter, but remember

it is there for you if needed, 24 hours a day, every day. For advice before deciding

whether you need to go, please call one of the services above.

Our next public event will be early next year in conjunction with the Stroke

Association. More information will be in the newsletter delivered to every member of

the Trust or on the QEH website in January.

May I wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Pat Watts

40 The Gayton Group of ParishesDec-Jan 2015 |

Gaywood Natural

Health Centre


Neil Fennel, Osteopath

Prompt help for many conditions

in adults and children

The Centre also offers:

Massage

Aromatherapy

EFT (phobias)

Reflexology

Craniosacral therapy

2 St. James Street

Kings Lynn, PE30 5DA

Telephone

01553 773732

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14Wootton Road

Kings Lynn

Telephone: 01553 692924

Comprehensive shop for horse

and rider

Superb facilities

Hacks and pleasure riding

Childrens holiday activities

Situated just off the A47 between

Middleton and East Winch

Telephone: (01553) 841212

Web: www.beec.co.uk

Professional riding instruction

by BHS qualified instructors

Learn to enjoy riding at

Blackborough End

Equestrian Centre

John & Margaret Currey

01553 636756 www.bridgehouseholidays.co.uk

Bridge House

Winch Road, Gayton

Spacious, en-suite rooms, two on the ground floor

Twin, double and family rooms available

Award winning Country House Bed and Breakfast

Now with our own free-range eggs and fresh baked bread

Tree surgery

&

hedge

maintenance

GRANGE TREE

SERVICES

JOHNMINDHAM

(Professionally insured)

Tel: 01760 755423 (West Acre)

& 07770 488788

Whitehouse Service Station

Lynn Road, Gayton. Telephone 01553 636368

Fuel sales

petrol, diesel, Autogas & Calor Gas outlet

Convenience store

groceries, fruit & vegetables, household goods

frozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinks

national newspapers & magazines

fresh dairy and bakery products

National Lottery and scratchcards

Paypoint and Payzone


Traditional 4 star Holiday Cottage, Grimston

Sleeps 5, own parking for 2 cars, private garden

Cottage available throughout the year, minimum stay 7 nights.

Longer term lets if you are having building work done at home etc.

Please enquire for availability.

Welcome tray for guests

Children over 7 welcome, but unsuitable for younger Guests

Pets by arrangement. No smoking please.

Clean and comfortable home with log burner,

Linen provided, BBQ & garden Furniture

Broadband & Wi- Fi.

For further details visit www.latchcottage.com

Telephone Sue 01406 424451 or 07895 028141

or Freya on 07903 335 327

Let your dog have a vacation too!

Share our family home, with a secure

garden, walks and company

Daily and weekly boarding with

space for rabbits & guinea pigs

Dog walking from your home

Call Helen on

01553 630747 or 07720 888983

Chris Spragg Leziate Drove Garage Ltd

01553-630999Specialising in Service and Maintenance of Most types of Petrol & Diesel Motor Vehicle

Your Local M.O.T. Testing Station including Class 7 & Large Motorhomes

While You Wait By Appointment Warm Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking.

Air Conditioning Leak Test & Re-Gas (Year Round)

Fault Code Reading Most Makes Catered for

Tyres Wheel Balance Puncture Repairs Batteries

Open Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-12 noon

LEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD

Beaurose'a passion for flowers'

Special Occasion and

Celebration FlowersIn memory of a loved one....

Personalised flowers,

Sympathetically designed

Wedding Flowersto buy or hire

[email protected]

01553 630714 or

07765 609481

A TNAerial N Telephone

Installation

Specialising in

For a fast reliable service

Call Stuart

Tel: 01553 768349

Mobile: 07958 284442

To point you in the right direction

Free view

QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

OIL BOILER SERVICING

For all your domestic and industrial maintenance

requirements including

Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing.

All general maintenance or repairs undertaken

Emergency call out available

OFTEC registered

Member, Guild of Master Craftsmen

Please contact MICK BONE

Tel: 01553 841342 Mob: 07960 170826

JON SAUNDERSCARPENTRY & JOINERY

Purpose madeDoors

Windows

Stairs

Restoration, Conservation

Sash window specialist

Kitchens, Bathrooms

Household maintenance

Tel: 01553 673885

Mob: 07887 771063

203 Wootton Road, Kings Lynn

Firewood

Delivered to your door

Fencing panels made to order

Small quantities also available for

collection from Orchard Sawmills, Rougham

Contact David Woods on01328 838404 or 07785 724611


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www.klearvuaerials.com

Tel 01553 674950 Fax 01553 671499

Receive your LOCAL channels

BBC East & Anglia TV

Available in ALL areas

You too can have crystal clear reception

Call the people who know and care

ID NUMBER: 18267073 C893


Carpentry & Joinery

Locksmith & Key Cutting

Automotive Locksmith & Key Cutting

UPVC & Garage, Window & Door Repairs

Glazing & Board Ups

Contact Richard Brown

Tel. 01553 774775/ 01760 338405

Email. [email protected] www.rkb247.co.uk


Mr. R.A. Furniss (U. London) Mr. R.J.F. Bentley (U. London)

Mrs. A.L. Wren (U. London) Mrs. C.M.A. Bentley (U. Bristol)

Mrs. C. Shearer (Dental Therapist)

Southlands Dental Practice

Swaffham

Comprehensive private dental care for adults and children

in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere

Services available include:

Telephone : Swaffham (01760) 721385

www.southlandsdentalpractice.co.uk

[email protected]

Dentistry based on the individual needs of each patient

Modern surgeries all located on the ground floor

An emphasis on preventative care and promoting oral health

Monthly payment plan available

Dental Therapist and Hygienist services

Denture work including the planning, design and all types of

impressions and tooth preparation for different types of dentures

Cosmetic dentistry

TURF & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTS

SPECIALIST DEALER FOR: Lawnflite Countax Briggs & Stratton Kubota

Air-Seal Products Toro Stihl efco

For all your Garden Machinery repairs

from a pair of shears to a compact tractor

Telephone: 01485 540645

www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk

Machinery repair specialists in tune with your machinery needs

The Workshop

Marsh Farm

Wolferton

Kings Lynn

PE31 6HB

We mend - You mow


services:

Vehicle sales

Servicing & MOT preparation

New & used defender parts

Up to date diagnostics

01553 630133

Custom builds

contact:

Church Farm

Bawsey

Kings Lynn

Norfolk PE32 1EU

www.churchfarmlandrovers.co.uk

R & B


ANTS

CARPETSCarpet & vinyl supplied

and fitted.

Free measuring,

estimates and planning

All work guaranteed

Home selection service

Customers own carpets

and vinyls fitted

07919 273107

01760 721645

GAYTON ROAD FISHERIES

Fisheries Management Consultants

Coarse fish suppliers

Holiday Lodges for Sale and Hire

Centrally heated luxury holiday lodges

3 superb fisheries

5 touring caravan pitches with electric hook-up

Private 10 acre enclosed complex Open All Year

Visit our website

www.gaytonroadfisheries.co.uk

Call 01553 636507

or 07900 285313

Gayton Road, East Winch PE32 1LH

Helen Nicholson 01553349192 or 07762362480

Helen's Home Tutoring

Maths & English

Is your child struggling at school?

Experienced, qualified teacher

All Key Stages - All Levels

Individual or group sessions

Reasonable Rates

OSTEOPATHYJames Kemp B.Sc.D.O.

Grimston Medical Centre

Tel: 01485 541210

We offer free assessment to

see if we can help with your problem

Private health cover recognised

MIDDLETON

FRIENDSHIP CLUBOld & New Members Welcome

We meet on the 1st

Wednesday of the Month

at 2 pm.

Middleton Village Hall

Dec. Christmas Decorations

& PARTY

The next meeting is in Feb.

Contact:

John Turtle 01553 840280

Pauline Crump 01553 840053

For a fast and reliable service contact

GRAHAM on: Tel: 01553 673398

Mobile: 07760 782202

We fix all major brands:

Washing Machines Dishwashers Tumble Dryers

Cookers Storage Heaters Fridges/Freezers etc.

Trust A.G.M. Services to ensure your appliances are up and running again!

A.G.M. SERVICES OFFER Repairs, Safety Checks and Servicing

for peace of mind all year round

Domestic Appliance Repairs

Minor electrical works also undertaken

(extra sockets, lighting etc) please enquire

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Skip Hire & Waste Bags

Cardboard/Paper Collection

Septic Tanks Cess Pools

Wheelie Bins, Domestic &

Commercial

Rear End Loaders (REL's)

Interceptors Wash Bays

Brick Rubble & Hardcore

Recycled Shredded Wood

(Ideal For Animal Bedding)

Licensed Transfer Station

BACO-COMPAK (NORFOLK) LTD, Innisfree Trading Estate, Bawsey, King's Lynn, Norfolk. PE32 1EX

01553630247

www.baco-compak.com

Waste

Disposal

Telephone: 01553 840217 Mobile: 07881 788 069


Glazing Contractors

Fire escape ladders

Car ports

Fascias & guttering

Composite doors

Bi-folding external doors

All glass repairs including double

glazed units

Fire escape ladders - have you got

your exits covered?

KARL PALMER

Trust the company with23 years of experience

ADMIRALWindows

&

FIRE ESCAPES LTD

Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Save on your Home, Bike

and Car Insurance

with Adrian Flux

Specialist

InsuranceKings Lynn-based Adrian Flux Insurance

Services can arrange tailor-made insurance

policies for your home, bike or car, suited

to your individual needs. Whether you have

a standard car or a highly modified replica;

an apartment or a listed property; a scooter

or a superbike; we can help save you money.

Call today for a free, no obligation quote.

We can offer cover for your:

Bike

Home

Car

Van

Caravan

Motorhome

Recent OFSTED inspection report: graded OUTSTANDING

In the grounds of Gayton Primary School, Lynn Road, Gayton

Published by The Gayton Benefice 2014. Printed by Minuteman Press, Kings Lynn.

the voice of the villages - december 2014

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