broadsider - Broadside Benefice

The
BROADSIDER
July & August 2015
Covering the Broadside Benefice parishes of
Ranworth with Panxworth, South Walsham, Upton & Fishley, and Woodbastwick
Dear Friends,
The rain held off but now it is pouring. We have just returned from the Blessing of Animals service held outside St
Lawrence’s. We had a tiny shower as we began, enough that we had to move the electrical equipment indoors but
not enough to dampen spirits, in fact spirits were very high as we welcomed around 65 people and 31 animals. The
service was supported by the South Walsham guides and brownies with their leaders.
During our service I read a short passage from the book of Genesis:
“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered
the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.
Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated
the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and
there was morning, the first day.
And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind: cattle and creeping things and wild animals
of the earth of every kind.” And it was so. God made the wild animals of the earth of every kind, and the cattle of
every kind, and everything that creeps upon the ground of every kind. And God saw that it was good.
Then God said, “Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over
the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and
over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.” So God created humankind in his image, in the image of
God he created them; male and female he created them.”
This is a summary of the story of creation with several stages missed out but it is enough to give us an idea of how
it all began. Christians believe that it began with nothing and from the chaos of darkness God created everything that
we know and particularly on this summer evening we reflected on the variety and complexity of animals, there was
not quite one of every kind but we certainly had a variety of speed from tortoise to whippet and a variety of colour
from black Labrador to white hamster.
Our role as humans in the story of creation is to bear the image of God which means we
have a responsibility to care for creation. This is why it is good to give thanks for our pets
and ask God to bless them and us as we share in his work.
Summer is as much about recreation as creation and it is a perfect time of year to paws
(pardon the pun). Maybe we will be fortunate enough to have a holiday as our recreation
but for everyone there is the opportunity in these beautiful villages simply to stop
and look and sense our part in the world and give thanks to God for the moment
we enjoy and all the blessings of our life.
Bless you all and all your creatures, great and small.
With all best wishes,
Helen Garrard
How many animals, birds
and creepy-crawlies can
you find in Broadsider?
Welcome to the Broadside Benefice!
We have been using this as the title for our
group of parishes for a number of years, but
on June 1st this became a legal reality. Yes,
we truly are the Broadside Benefice now. (A
benefice, by the way, is a parish or group
of parishes in the care of one stipendiary
priest).
On June 1st we also grew as a Benefice, by one
parish. After six months of informal oversight
of worship and pastoral care, St. Mary’s,
Fishley has become part of Broadside. For
the churchwardens and congregation this is
something of a homecoming, as Upton and
Fishley churches were linked until the 1970s,
and share a civil parish to this day. Fishley
Church is open every Friday and will also be
open every day during Open Churches Week
(August 2nd-9th) and is well worth a visit. We
look forward to sharing our vibrant Benefice
life fully with them as they share their gifts
and enthusiasm in return. As a result, our
parishes stretch along the River Bure all the
way from Salhouse Broad to Acle Bridge
and contain five Broads. We are truly the
Broadside Benefice.
Nick Garrard
Rector: Revd. Canon NICHOLAS GARRARD
Email: [email protected]
Asst. Priest: Revd. HELEN GARRARD
Email: [email protected]
Benefice Administrative Assistant: CHRIS BOND
(usually available on Wednesday and Thursdays)
Fairhaven School Leavers’
Presentation, Sunday July 19th
Sunday July 19th Ranworth Church 11am
Our Benefice congregation at this
Family Service will be joined by
Fairhaven School when Year 6 Leavers will
be given a Youth Bible by the Benefice as
a memento and useful tool for the future.
Our thanks go to everyone who kindly gave
money for these books….
….This could be you if you come along to the
Benefice BBQ on Monday, July 20th
This will be held in the Rectory Garden, South
Walsham, beginning at 7pm. Come and
join the fun! Tickets (adults £6.50, children
£2.50) will be on sale in advance through
each church and from Nick and Helen
(01603 270769). Delicious BBQ food will be
served - please bring anything you’d like to
drink and something to sit on. This event
will be in support of Youth Bibles for Year 6
school leavers and Christian storybooks to
be presented to children from our villages
who will join Reception classes at Fairhaven
School this autumn. We look forward to
seeing you there.
Pastoral Care of Parishioners
If anyone requires visiting or wishes
to make arrangements for a baptism,
marriage or funeral, please inform Revd.
Nick Garrard, Revd. Helen Garrard or
one of your churchwardens listed below.
Email: [email protected]
The Rectory, The Street,
South Walsham, Norfolk NR13 6DQ
Telephone 01603 270769
CHURCHWARDENS
RANWORTH with
PANXWORTH
2
WOODBASTWICK
SOUTH WALSHAM
UPTON
Mark Cator
Alby Cator
01603 721050
Gill Hood
01603 270397
James Chaplin
John Ley
01603 270158
Kit Cator
01603 720276
Trevor Nelson
01603 270547
Tony Moore
01493 750518
A Big Thank You . . .
. . . to our Christian Aid organisers and
collectors and to everyone who supported
this year’s appeal, raising a total of £384.99.
Revd. Nick Garrard
A great big thank you to everyone for all
the cards and best wishes sent to me
which have made such a difference to my
recovery.
Jacquetta Cator
Coffee Morning
Chloe Ecclestone, one of Fishley’s
churchwardens, is kindly hosting a Coffee
Morning in aid of South Walsham, Upton
and Fishley PCC funds on Wednesday July
8th at 16, Priory Close, Acle 10am-12 Noon.
All are welcome.
THE 2015
WOODBASTWICK
WEEKEND
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
JULY 24TH — 26TH
10.30AM-4.30PM
FLOWER FESTIVAL
IN
WOODBASTWICK CHURCH
16 Beautiful professional
arrangements on show and delicious
teas served on the Village Green
SATURDAY
JULY 25TH
BAPTISMS

2PM-4PM
at St Mary’s, Fishley 
April 17th
TRADITIONAL
VILLAGE FETE
Phoebe Rose Elizabeth Butler

at St Mary’s, South Walsham 
April 26th
William James Moore

at St Mary’s, South Walsham 
May 17th
Autumn Amelia Faith Taylor
ON
WOODBASTWICK VILLAGE GREEN
Games  Competitions  Bric a Brac
Tombolas  Books  Crac a Croc  Ices
Hot Dogs  Farm Rides (harvest permitting)
and of course the teas
Plenty of car parking
Toilets, inc. for the disabled, are available
FUNERALS

ENTRY IS FREE
at St Helen’s, Ranworth 
May 14th
SUNDAY
JULY 26TH
Karen Dawn Wyatt

6.30PM
at St Mary’s South Walsham 
May 19th
EVENSONG
Patricia May ‘Pat’ Atkins

at SS Fabian & Sebastian, Woodbastwick 
May 26th
Queenie Gwendoline Oakes
IN
WOODBASTWICK CHURCH
Come and Enjoy Yourself
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Open Air Service at St Benet’s Abbey
Sunday August 2nd, 3.30pm
The Prior and Brothers of St. Benet’s Abbey
warmly invite you to attend the annual open
air service at St Benet’s Abbey on the River
Bure. The Bishop of Norwich, the Rt Revd
Graham James, who is Abbot of St Benet’s,
will arrive by wherry to preach at this lively
and atmospheric gathering.
The St. Benet’s tradition goes back to the
time of King Henry VIII, when the Abbot
of St. Benet’s became Bishop of Norwich,
bringing the two ministries together. St.
Benet’s other unique distinction is that it
was the only monastery in England not to
be dissolved at the Reformation. Today
Christians of all traditions gather on the
site of the abbey church to worship in this
remarkable riverside setting.
If you’re coming by river there are some
mooring spaces nearby, or if you’re coming
by road from the A1062, turn off at Johnson
Street for field parking or on-site parking for
disabled access.
Ranworth Fun Quiz
On Saturday 25th April ten local teams
attended the inaugural Ranworth Fun Quiz
at Ranworth Village Hall. Cheese and wine
was provided at table, along with a pay bar
selling wine, beer and soft drinks.
The emphasis was on fun and teams
undertook challenges such as coming up
with the best team name and constructing a
cartoon character with Play Dough, as well
as the serious business of answering the
questions and table rounds. The winning
team was Kevin Colman’s ‘The PlayOffs’. Thank you everyone who took part
and the village hall committee members
who organised the quiz. The event raised
£340.91 for the village hall fund. We will
be hosting another quiz with fish and chips
on 14th November 2015, so watch out for
publicity nearer the time!
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FAIRHAVEN C OF E VA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS
Key Stage 1 and 2 SATs tests are behind us and as I
am writing this the rest of the school are completing
end of year assessments.
Our football, cricket and netball teams have all been
successful in Cluster and Partnership competitions
and we still have county competitions ahead of us for
all of these sports, as well as the Cluster athletics,
and our own sports day.
We were delighted earlier this term when one of our
Year 6 pupils won a writing competition organised by
Norfolk County Council Records Office. The prize, a
trip to the County Archives for the whole class, was
enjoyed by pupils and staff alike. As a result of the
visit the children have had access to some of the
records relating to South Walsham School during
the Second World War and have been using the
documents to add to their research about evacuees
who attended our school.
All of our pupils have been excited by the arrival of
Smooga in the playground. This is a special kind of
barrier which can be set up almost anywhere to make
an enclosed area suitable for all kinds of sports.
We have a number of exciting activities to look
forward to this term including the Cluster Song and
Dance performance which we will be taking part in
at The Open Venue, a whole school trip to a farm and
all the usual end of year celebrations.
The next issue of Broadsider covers
JUST SEPTEMBER
Deadline: Monday, August 10th
Please send your copy to David Benham
[email protected]
‘Noble Ethel’, our dragon will be on display in
Norwich during July and August as part of the
Norwich Go Go Dragons Project. The children
enjoyed both planning and carrying out the
decoration of Ethel. She is painted with designs
inspired by The Broads, hands drawn and painted
by every child as well as leaves made by all the
children to represent our four classes; beech,
chestnut, oak and sycamore.
A day in the life of of a Norfolk Wildlife Trust volunteer
It is three weeks since I was last at Ranworth as a volunteer and today I couldn’t wait to
get back. Walking down the road to the Centre, all the plant life has really taken off – milk
parsley previously hardly visible has grown significantly, flag irises are standing tall albeit
their beautiful golden flowers are still to appear and Red Campion is a blaze of colour.
Once in the Centre, you are greeted by the beautiful sight of the Broad filled with all kinds
of wildfowl – it is magnificent. A day spent at Ranworth has meant that I can not only
watch the wildlife but meet lots of interesting people who otherwise I would never have
seen. You also get to meet fellow volunteers, hear their views and often new friendships
are forged.
The Trust really do rely on volunteers for so many activities and I would highly recommend
becoming one of the team. Teresa Stevens – NWT Ranworth Visitor Centre Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering with Norfolk Wildlife Trust have a look at their website
www.norfolkwildifetrust.org.uk/volunteer or phone Angela Collins on 01603 625540.
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July 5th
Give thanks that Jesus Christ is our risen Lord.
For Richard Dewing, Reader. For the Ministry
Team and all who read, lead prayers and
assist in our worship, eucharistic ministers
and servers. For more people to grow in
service and offer themselves for Reader or
Ordained ministry.
July 12th
Pray for the work of Christian Aid, and a fairer
sharing of the earth’s resources among its
people. For our environmental policies.
July 19th
Pray for our local hospitals, their staff,
chaplains and patients. For Helen Garrard
in her role as Hospital Chaplain. For our
school leavers.
July 26th
Pray for all in our parishes who are lonely,
or troubled in mind or body, or bereaved.
For all who have difficulties in their
relationships, or struggle to find faith.
August 2nd
Pray for Steven Betts, Archdeacon of
Norfolk, Nick Garrard our Rural Dean,
Keith Gerrard, Lay Chair and our Deanery
Synod representatives.
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August 9th
Pray for our links with other churches. For
Churches Together on the Broads and the
ecumenical Broads Chaplaincy. For the
Gorleston Food Bank, giving thanks for
the support we provide locally.
August 16th
Pray for Edward Bouckley, Choir Director,
and the Benefice Choir. For our Organists.
August 23rd
Pray for the estates and farms of this
Benefice. For local businesses, pubs and
shopkeepers. For Fairhaven Trust and
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Visitor Centres.
August 30th
The congregations of our churches. That
we may carry out our Committed to
Growth Plans and continue to grow and
reach out to the wider community.
September 6th
Pray for Nick Garrard, Rector, his wife
Helen, Assistant Priest,
and their family.
CHURCH SERVICES
BC = Benefice Choir
#= Children’s Activities
July 5rd Trinity 5
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Morning Prayer
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
South Walsham ________________ 11.00am ___ Morning Prayer
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
Fishley ____________________________ 3pm ___ Evensong
July 12th Trinity 6
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Family Service
South Walsham ________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Family Service
July 19th Trinity 7
Ranworth ______________________ 11.00am ___Joint Benefice/School Family Service
and Leavers’ Presentation BC
July 26th Trinity 8
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Morning Prayer
South Walsham ________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
Woodbastwick __________________ 6.30pm ___ Flower Festival Evensong
August 2nd Trinity 9
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
South Walsham ________________ 11.00am ___ Morning Prayer
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
Fishley _________________________ 3.00pm ___ Evensong
St Benet’s Abbey ________________ 3.30pm ___The Bishop of Norwich takes the annual
Abbey service
August 9th Trinity 10 (Eve of Feast of St Lawrence)
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Morning Prayer
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Family Service
St Lawrence’s, South Walsham___ 11.00am ___ Patronal Festival Holy Communion
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Family Service
August 16th Trinity 11
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Family Service
Fishley _________________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Joint Morning Prayer
___________________________________________(shared with the South Walsham congregation)
Upton __________________________ 6.30pm ___ Evensong
August 23rd Trinity 12
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Morning Prayer
South Walsham _________________ 9.30am ___ Family Service
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
August 30th Trinity13
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
Upton _________________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
September 6th Trinity14
Ranworth _______________________ 9.30am ___ Morning Prayer
Upton __________________________ 9.30am ___ Holy Communion
South Walsham ________________ 11.00am ___ Morning Prayer
Woodbastwick _________________ 11.00am ___ Holy Communion
Fishley _________________________ 3.00pm ___ Harvest Festival
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Lettuce Patch
MEETINGS & VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
July
South Walsham W.I. – South Walsham Village Hall
Holy Communion at Broadlands Park, Upton
Monday Munch – St. Lawrence’s, South Walsham
Ministry Team – The Rectory, South Walsham
Womens’ Fellowship – Upton Village Hall
Coffee Morning – 16 Priory Close, Acle
White Moth Centenary Concert – St. Helen’s Church, Ranworth
Recital: Will Ferguson – St. Lawrence’s, South Walsham
Deanery Synod – All Saints Church, Hemblington. NR13 4EF
BAC Meeting – Ranworth Visitors’ Centre
Concert: Hemblington Harmony – Upton Church
Benefice BBQ – Rectory Garden, South Walsham
Ranworth Ladies Group – “Summer Special”
For further information contact Sue Hitchcock. Tel 01603 270212
26th Sunday
1-4pm Ranworth Village Fete – The Staithe, Ranworth. See page 4
24th—26th Fri, Sat. & Sunday Woodbastwick Fete and Flower Festival – See page 3
1st Wednesday 7.30pm
6th Monday
10.30am
12.30-4.30pm
7.45pm
7th Tuesday
2.30pm
8th Wednesday10am-12noon
11th Saturday
7.30pm
7.30pm
13th Monday
7.30pm
15th Wednesday 7.45pm
18th Saturday
7.00pm
20th Monday
7.00pm
21st Tuesday
7.30pm
August
1st-8th Saturday – Saturday
2nd Sunday
3.30pm
3rd Monday
10.30am
12.30-4.30pm
5th Wednesday 7.30pm
7th—9th Fri, Sat, and Sunday
September
3rd Thursday
5th Saturday
Norfolk Open Churches Week
St Benet’s Abbey Service led by the Bishop of Norwich
Hymn Singing at Broadlands Park, Upton
Monday Munch – St. Lawrence’s, South Walsham
South Walsham W.I. – South Walsham Village Hall
6th Ranworth Beer Festival – See advert on page 4
6.30pm Blofield Deanery Greater Chapter. Holy Communion & Meeting –
Holy Trinity Church, Rackheath
7.30pm Concert: Cavick Quartet – St. Lawrence’s, South Walsham
St. Lawrence’s Centre, South Walsham
Saturday, 5th September 2015, 7.30pm
Concerts 2015
SATURDAY 11th JULY, 7.30 pm
The Cavick Quartet
&
Andrew McCullough
Latin Spectacular
Play music by Mozart, Haydn & Bäermann
Will Fergusson and Friends
Refreshments and Raffle.
Tickets £12 (£10 friends)
from Prelude Records 01603 628319
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CLASSICAL ELEGANCE
ON THE CLARINET
Tickets £10, (friends of St Lawrence’s
£8, under 18 free), on the door or by
calling 01603 631444