December_2013 - Grimston, West Norfolk
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December_2013 - Grimston, West Norfolk
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It is not him. that such contact things are [email protected] possible but When we go to our Carol services we whether such things are appropriate love to belt out “Joy to the World, the Lord has come!” We are affirming that that disturbed me. In light of the huge discoveries over the one who introduced himself at the making babies, it is perhaps surprising first Christmas introduces himself once that when at Christmas time we are again every time the festival comes reminded about the virgin conception around. Just as he arrived by a miracle of the baby Jesus, many believe this is of conception, so he continues to live just a fairy story to make him a very by a miracle of resurrection. He is special child? Of course, he is special forever our contemporary. What kind not only for the miracle of his of a welcome will he be given this conception but because of his person. I Christmas I wonder? Will our love of like the way I heard the Christmas control keep us from the love of the event explained recently. ‘God one who came to bring us the joy of introduced himself to the world by his daily help? Do the advances in becoming a baby in Bethlehem 2,000 making babies mean the Christmas story is now beyond belief? years ago.’ Is the miracle involved John Wallis 3 ABACUS Christmas Services. The Churches and Methodist Chapel in Grimston, Congham, Roydon, and Pott Row welcome you to join them at their Christmas Services. December 2013 Sunday 8th Friday 20th 6.30pm Carol Service Pott Row Methodist Chapel. QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES For all your domestic and industrial maintenance requirements including OIL BOILER SERVICING Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing. All general maintenance or repairs undertaken Emergency call out available For further information on services provided Please contact MICK BONE Tel: 01553 841342 mob: 07960 170826 Support for computers running Microsoft Windows · Advice · Troubleshooting · Disaster Recovery · Networks · Training 20 yrs commercial experience Michael de Whalley BA Tel: 01485 600391 Email: m_de_whalley @hotmail.com 7.00pm Carol Service Grimston, St. Botolph’s. Saturday 21st 5.00pm Carol Service Congham, St Andrew’s. Sunday 22nd 7.00pm Carol Service Roydon, All Saint’s. Tuesday 24 th 11.30pm Christmas Eve Midnight Communion, Grimston, St. Botolph’s. CHRISTMAS DAY Wednesday 25 th 8am Holy Communion Congham, St. Andrews. 10am Carols around the Organ, Pott Row, Methodist Chapel. 10.30am Holy Communion Grimston, St. Botolph’s. 4 5 ANDREW W WRIGHT LTD Landscape and Gardening Services SEASONED FIREWOOD Tel. 01485 570159 Mobile 07791 539280 CHRIS CASELEY DOMESTIC OIL FIRED BOILER ENGINEER COMMISSION, SERVICE, REPAIR OFTEC REGISTERED Central Heating Systems Power Flushed Diary for December 2013 Sun. Mon. 2nd Fri. 6th Sun. 8th WORK GUARANTEED COMPETITIVE PRICES TEL: 01553-828148 MOBILE 079313 55595 Call Mike at Clean Tech Oven Cleaning 01485 609223. Cash, Cheque & Card payments welcome. All Types of Doors Supplied and Fitted, Laminate Flooring, All Carpentry Work Done Fully Insured Phone Colin on 01553 -630678 or 07931-873290 1 Ashwicken Road, Pott Row 6 Fri. 9am Holy Communion Congham. 10.30am Holy Communion Grimston. 10.30am Methodist Service Pott Row. Mobile Library visits Grimston & Pott Row. Mobile Library visits Roydon & Congham. 8am Holy Communion Grimston. 10.30am Morning Prayer Grimston. 6.30pm United Carol Service Pott Row. 13th 8th King’s Lynn Scout Group Carol Service, 6.30pm Grimston, St. Botolph’s Sun. OVEN CLEANING Have your oven professionally cleaned. COLIN THE CARPENTER 1st Crazy Bananas Clown & Entertainer For the very best …………entertainment for your …………………party . or event www.crazybananas.upweb.co.uk 01485 600794 07932 236173 15th 8am Holy Communion Grimston. 9am Holy Communion Congham. 10.30am Morning Prayer Grimston. 10.30am Methodist Service Pott Row. Mon. 16th Mobile Library visits Grimston & Pott Row. Fri. 20th 7pm Carol Service Grimston. Sat. 21st 5pm Carol Service Congham. Good Companions Christmas Party 2.30pm in the Village Hall. Sun. 22nd 8am Holy Communion Grimston. 10.30am Morning Prayer Grimston. 10.30am Holy Communion, Methodist Church, Pott Row. 7pm Carol Service Roydon. Tues. 24th 11.30pm Christmas Eve Midnight Communion Service Grimston. Wed. 25th 8am Holy Communion Congham. 10am Carols around the Organ Pott Row Methodist Chapel. 10.30am Holy Communion Grimston. Sun. 29th 10.30am Morning Prayer (including Baptism) Grimston. 10.30am Methodist Service Pott Row. Mon. 30th Mobile Library visits Grimston & Pott Row. NEW TO THE VILLAGE We are having a 'Give and Buy Jigsaw Afternoon' every other Wednesday 2pm until 4pm, commencing 8th January. This is to raise funds for the village hall. There will be Tea and Coffee available. Any queries please contact Mr David Giles on 01485 600440. 7 Deadline for January/February Village Link December 15th. (A double issue !!! ) Please Do Not Be Late!! The car park at Congham church has been resurfaced and there will be plenty of room to park when you come to:Congham Carol Service on 21st December at 5pm. Drive up Church Hill and turn left at the top. Methodist Mardle Pott Row Methodist Church DEVINE WORSHIP AT POTT ROW FOR DECEMBER 2013 1st Dec. To be arranged by local Methodists, 10.30 am. 8th Dec. United carol service led by Mrs Jackie Austin, 6.30 pm. 15th Dec. Rev. Leslie Stoker, 10.30am. 22nd Dec. Rev. Catherine Dixon, Holy Communion, 10.30 am. 25th Dec. Christmas Day, Mr Stephen Watts, 10.00 am. 29th Dec. To be arranged by local Methodists, 10.30 am.Coffee morning will be on Thursday 12th December at 10.30 am at 32 Chapel Road. (1748+..'2.#;'452#061 4#270<'.-$#%-616*'619'4 Performances are Wed 4th Dec to Sat 7th Dec at 7.30pm with a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30. Tickets can be booked from Emma on (01485)609036 or from Elsegood Family Butchers. Tickets are priced at £5 adults and £4 concs. We look forward to seeing you there……….. Oh Yes We Do! 8 SHEDS FENCING HEDGE TRIMMING Phone Eric on 01553-630208 Mobile 07867860820 Free Estimates AA COKER CHIMNEY SWEEP Complete Brush and Vacuum Cowls and Bird Guards fitted Friendly and Reliable Service King’s Lynn and surrounding areas 01553 810114 07706 828791 www.chimneysweepkingslynn.co.uk I’m also a handyman, with a van, and garden clearance service King’s Lynn Wedding Cars Punctual, Professional, Reliable Classic Wedding Car Service Beautiful Bentley Mulsanne and Jaguar S Type available for hire A Special Car for a Special Day… To discuss your requirements please call us on 07950 020933 www.kingslynnweddingcars.co.uk G.W.LAKE S OLID FUEL MERCHANT Wide range of House Coal and Smokeless Fuels Collections 25kg bags c at Yard HILL FARM, POTT ROW, GRIMSTON HILLINGTON 600540 JJ’s Flowers Arrangements & Bouquets Funeral Tributes Helium Balloons The Birches, St.Andrew’s Lane Congham KL PE32 1DY 01485-609125 / 07884 238438 K.L.R. SERVICES Roofing & Flat Roofing Building Maintenance (All Trades) Handy Man Services Cleaning & Grounds Maintenance (Domestic & Commercial) 01553 676592 07770 744744 JUST INHERITANCE Kathy McIntyre LLB Home Visits Mon-Sat up to 6pm Affordable Fixed Fees NO Hidden Extras Single Will - £120 Couple - £180 Lasting Powers of Attorney - £250 Fixed Price Assistance with Admin/Probate on Bereavement FREEPHONE 0800 0435542 www.justinheritance.co.uk Mole Control and Pest Services Ltd Alan V. Barlow 3 The Grove, Pott Row Mobile 07789 758741 Home 01485 600178 9 Bantoft & Co Ltd The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House Santa Dash 7th December 2013 Chartered Certified Accountants Proprietor: Nickie Bantoft, FCCA Personal Tax Retired Persons Partners & Directors Limited Companies Business Advice New Start-ups Payroll & Book-keeping Self Assessment 01485 525880 Please contact Nickie Bantoft, FCCA to discuss the nature of services our firm can offer you. [email protected] or Bob Jolly FMAAT (Consultant) [email protected] Initial discussions and consultations are free of charge. Established Family Business for over 100 Years Pott Row, PE32 1BY Purveyors of Quality fresh meats, Pork Sausages, Burgers, Pork Cheese, Home Cooked Pies, Pasties and Cakes (all made to our own family recipes) Organic and Free Range Poultry Telephone Daytime 600222 Evening 600127 CARLTON’S SOLID FUEL APPROVED COAL MERCHANT GREAT MASSINGHAM SMOKELESS & OPEN FIRE FUELS QUALITY FUELS AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON 500 KG OR MORE FOR AN ORDER OR QUOTE TEL: 01485-520637 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Washing Machines Tumble Dryers Cookers Fridges and Freezers DK APPLIANCES Shop 01553 768557 Mobile 07775 858255 97 Norfolk Street 10 Of 07780-776576 100’s of Santa’s will be seen dashing around King’s Lynn’s ‘The Walks’ on Saturday 7th December as they take part in The Norfolk Hospice’s annual Santa Dash. It is hoped that this year’s event will grow on the previous year’s success and raise thousands pounds for the charity. The Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House delivers specialist palliative care services to patients, and their families, with long term medical conditions, as well as those patients nearing the end of their lives. The Norfolk Hospice helps each patient to live life to the full, every day, no matter how many days a person may have left. The services are available through Day Therapy at the Hospice or through the use of the Hospice at Home service, or through a limited number of in-patient beds. Support is available to patients from 18 years of age, and the clinical relationship which the Norfolk Hospice has developed with children’s hospice services means its staff is able to assist young people suffering from life threatening illnesses as they make the transition through their teenage years to adulthood. This is the hospice’s third Santa Dash, which last year attracted lots of Santa’s and elves who dashed (and strolled) around the King’s Lynn park and raised over £2500 for the Snettisham based charity. It is hoped that this year’s event will grow on the previous year’s success and raise thousands pounds for the charity. The dash is open to anyone of any age and ability – a 1.5km dash can be undertaken by anyone who feels that 5km is a bit too far to be dashing and dashing is not essential – a slow gentle walk may prefer. Registration for the dash can be completed in the following ways 1. Online – wwww.norfolkhospice.org.uk 2. By picking up a registration form from any of the Hospice shops 3. By calling 01485 542891 Registration costs £10 per adult and £5 for under 16’s. Children under 5’s are FREE! Under 16’s are invited to dress in festive costume. The Santa Dash will start at 11am with Santa’s needing to sign in from 10.15. Statistics state that 80 -100 in-patient beds are needed per one million of the population. With around 300,000 people living in North and West Norfolk, this equates to a need for 30 beds. A big step forward in reaching this target will be achieved when the Norfolk Hospice, Tapping House completes the construction of its new purpose designed and built facility at Hillington, near Kings Lynn in Spring 2014. The Norfolk Hospice - Tapping House Common Road (West), Snettisham , Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 7PF 11 The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning; was hosted at Spotty Pig Farm this year following months of preparation by Marjorie & Alby Peach and their team of helpers. Our field was transformed into a sea of gazebos which housed the raffle, tombola, plants, cakes, BBQ, Bric-A-Brac, pottery painting and not forgetting the Kings Lynn Band who so very kindly donated their time to entertain us. Our animals greeted the visitors and were happy to be fussed all day. It was a delightful day and we were so touched by the generosity of everybody who supported the event with their donations of time, cakes, jams and so much more. Your efforts on the day and over the past year has raised an amazing £1246.91 so a huge thank you goes out to you all. We would like to offer special thanks too to all the local businesses who donated raffle prizes namely: Alpha Hair Studio, Spragg’s Garage, The Old Bell, Grimston Stores, Milton Butcher, The Anvil, and Sunnyside Vets. I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Marjorie and Albert on the amazing fundraising they have worked so hard to achieve over the years. They have however, set the bar very high and we feel we shall have very large footsteps to fill in the future. We look forward to welcoming you all again next year. Theresa & James There are still some unclaimed raffle prizes awaiting collection. If you have the winning tickets please call on 01553 630538 or pop into the farm to claim your prize. The numbers are: Pink 302, 330, 405 White 297, 305, 372, 391 JOHN WICKS CARAVANS Tel. 01485 601212 Over 40 used caravans in stock www.johnwickscaravans.co.uk 2,4,5 & 6 Berth * Single & twin axle Accessory shop now open Servicing & repairs welcomed Lynn Road Garage, Lynn Road, Grimston, PE32 1AG We also buy used caravans Proud sponsors of Holly Meadows School footballers Prize Bingo Ffolkes Arms Hotel – Monday 9th December-Doors open 6.45pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. In aid of Little Sunshines Preschool Pott Row Anyone requiring further information or wishing to donate a prize; Please contact – Julie Morters on 078842238438 12 13 NEVILLE GODFREY LTD For all your asphalt and tarmac Driveways, footpaths, forecourts and tennis courts etc Please phone for free estimate and advice 01553 771406 07909 905456 Holly Meadows School Village Link December 2013 C. P. COOPER PLUMBING & HEATING Tel. 01485 601090 50 Gayton Road, Grimston for all you plumbing and heating needs Established 1973 1 Charity No. 1039558 In the grounds of Gayton Primary School, Lynn Road, Gayton FULL DAY CARE. 8.00AM – 6.00PM ( from 2 years old ) BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS QUALIFIED STAFF PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY (51 weeks) OFSTED graded OUTSTANDING 2 year funding available subject to entitlement CONTACT ALISON JONES ON : 01553 636606 CARPET & RUG CLEANING 3pc SUITES – SINGLE CHAIRS LEATHER FURNITURE CURTAIN CLEANING ALL SAFELY & PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED In YOUR Home, Caravan Holiday Homes, Shops, Offices, Restaurants, Pubs, Anything, Anywhere, Any time! Call Mike Barrett at Clean Tech for a FREE no obligation quotation 01485 609223 14 NEVILLE’S Mini Digger (for hire with driver) also PVC Welding repairs, trailer covers, waterproof covers, curtains, lorry sheets Phone 01553 766039 Mobile 07946 311650 As we move towards the excitement of Christmas, we are keeping focussed on continuing to improve our school. One of Her Majesty’s Inspectors came to visit in November and she was pleased with our progress since Ofsted visited in July 2013. READING: Part of our work is to help the children to learn to read to a very high standard and we are raising the quality of the books on offer in the library with a considerable spend on lots of new, lovely books. We will also be making sure that the children read as often as possible and the older, more able readers have a chance to join a reading group that discusses an agreed book, sharing their views and discussing the authors’ choices of word and style. MORE VOLUNTEERS: We are encouraging volunteers to join us in our task and we are delighted because our team is growing – thank you for all the help we are receiving as the children benefit so much from the time, care and commitment. A first for Holly Meadows, the community Library Van is going to visit the school so that all our pupils and their families can have a chance to choose books from there – how lucky are we?! DICKENS AT CHRISTMAS: this year we have a number of classes studying the Victorians and, of course, that lends itself to a performance of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol just before the end of the term. We are enjoying working with talented Performing Arts staff from Springwood High School who are helping us with our acting and singing. It promises to be a performance to remember and we hope that the audience will enjoy it as much as we have preparing. AMBASSADORS & Year 6s: Have you ever had to lead a meeting or give a presentation? Could you have done it at 10 or 11 years old? Our Ambassadors and Year 6s have been leading our assemblies and Collective Worship. They are amazing and so good that the children give them spontaneous applause! Teachers rarely get that so you will understand how good they are and how proud we are of them. Well done to all of them! BEST WISHES: All the children and staff would like me to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to all those who have supported us in any way and we hope to be able to welcome you into our school in 2014. Rachael Williams, Headteacher, December 2013 15 HOLLY MEADOWS CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGN WINNERS Robert Fox Renovation “Mrs Williams has chosen the winners of the Christmas card design competition and she will be sending out printed cards to special people to whom we want to send our best Christmas Wishes. Your Complete Service Tel. 01485 601246 Mob. 07745 677674 The winner in Early Years is Matthew Long, in Key Stage 1 is Megan Green and in Key Stage 2 is Tom Fisher. robertfoxrenovation@ hotmail.co.uk Mrs Williams had such a difficult task to pick out just one winner from each phase as there were so many beautiful cards, but someone has to win. Well done and congratulations to the all three winners. Fully Insured A modern and well-equipped practice staffed by friendly qualified people, with your pet’s best interest at heart Used Postage Stamps I would liketo thank those people who have been collecting stamps for me over the past few months, especially those who have delivered them anonymously through my letterbox. The local Beaver Group have continued to send me a supply and to them I say a big thank you. With Christmas around the corner I would like to ask everyone to save their stamps for me, any denomination, any country. They need to have a margin of envelope around them about 1/4 inch (1cm) if possible but I am happy to collect whole envelopes if you don't have time to remove the stamps. 16 If you would like me to collect the stamps from you please give me a call on 01485600937 . Alternatively you can drop them off at my home address, 3, Rectory Close, Roydon. I am collecting the stamps to raise funds for the Norfolk Ornithologists' Association, a small local charity which researches bird movements and migration by regular census work and bird ringing. It has three small nature reserves open to visitors including the Observatory at Holme next the Sea. Further information can be found on their website, www.noa.org.uk. Ann Gordon Hall Farm, Church Lane Roydon, King’s Lynn PE32 1AR Consultations by appointment 01485 600022 Weekdays 09.00 – 12.00, 15.00 – 18.00 Saturday 09.00 – 12.00 24 hour emergency service www.sunnysidevets.co.uk Richard Lamb BSc, Lic.Ac, M.B.Ac.C. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Grimston Medical Centre 600341 Telephone 01263823724 evenings PHIL HURR ROOFING For all your roofing needs – New roofs, Re-roofs, Tiled & slate, Repairs and Leaks, Lead work, Fascias and guttering, Competitive Prices Phone - 01485 609133 / 07881905067 32 Station Road, Roydon, KL, PE32 1AW Home visits available 17 Rachael Spooner MCFHP MAFHP Foot health professional FOR ADVICE OR AN APPOINTMENT 01485 601128 Caring for your feet in the comfort of your own home DOMESTIC PLUMBING SERVICES Repair or replacement of Leaking Taps, Ball valves, pipes etc. Washing machine, dishwasher and bathroom installation. Blocked drains. Call JOHN on 01553 631792 evenings THORNALLEY POTT ROW CHAPEL TREE FESTIVAL. Christmas Trees will be on display again this year. With Stalls of Gifts, Books, Cakes and a Raffle. Times are Friday & Saturday 6th & 7th December 10.00am till 4.0pm Sunday. 2.0pm till 4.0pm Plus Refreshments both days CAROL SERVICE. Sunday 8th at 6.30 pm Led by JACKIE AUSTIN We hope to see you there. LITTLE SUNSHINES PRE-SCHOOL Require a friendly & reliable treasurer to complete our team. Great opportunity for someone that has a couple of hours a week free. Full support given. Doesn’t need to have any involvement already in the preschool. Apply to Bev or Hayley... At Little Sunshines 01485 601596 FUNERAL SERVICES LTD Holding the traditions of a family owned and managed business Providing a personal, caring and complete Funeral Service • Pre-Paid Funeral Plans • Private Chapels of Rest • Memorials Telephone: (01553) 771399 1st Gayton Rainbows Austin Street King’s Lynn PE30 1QH Website - www.thornalleyfs.co.uk R&B TURF & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTS Servicing and Repairs to all makes of Lawnmowers ~ Ride-ons ~ Garden Machinery Tel: 01485 540645 www.RandBmowermend.co.uk Service agents for: Kubota MTD Lawnflite Echo Stihl Countax efco 18 Due to our lowest numbers for 13 years, we are looking for new members to join us on Monday evenings from 5.30 to 6.45pm to enjoy crafts, games and lots of fun. If your daughter is aged 5 or 6 and would like to come along, Please call PollyOn 07796202425 After 5pm. Grimston and District WI Christmas is fast approaching and the next meeting will be the Christmas Meal on December 16th at Middleton Hall Golf Club, 7 for 7.30. Ladies are asked to bring a wrapped gift up to the value of £2.00 for the Secret Santa and the competition is for a gift tag. Julie Manning has stepped down as President and thanks from all members go to her for all of her hard work over the last few years. 19 QEH MATTERS You will have seen much media coverage recently concerning the issues identified at the QEH by the Trust’s regulators. The Trust is taking these matters very seriously and you can read more about how they are addressing the issues on the Trust website; www.qehkl.nhs.uk. The inspectors felt it was a good hospital with some areas where things weren’t right. The Trust is putting plans in place to improve these and they will be arranging ‘listening events’ for patients and the public to let people know how they are progressing. A new executive team have been brought in to oversee these changes. The Interim Chairman, David Dean, states that it is a safe hospital with some very committed staff and the issues with the quality side can be sorted out very quickly. Recent changes Nursing staff More nurses are being employed. Staffing levels on the wards are reviewed twice a day to ensure there is 1 nurse for 8 patients during the day Ophthalmology The outpatient team have been working to improve patients experience by changing the way they work. Historically most patients have had to attend the QEH on several separate occasions to have tests done prior to seeing their consultant. In the new One-Stop clinics, patients are given one appointment to see the consultant and any tests are now done at this visit. This may mean that some patients will need to be in the department longer, but they will only have to attend once. Eye patients are also being asked to enter by the Rehabilitation entrance where eventually there will be new reception area. Urology This service is also being moved in December to the old Feltwell ward. Outpatient clinics and day surgery will take place here, so concentrating specialist clinical care in one area and creating space in main outpatients. Ambulatory Emergency Care Some walking patients attend A&E who require tests but not necessarily a bed for the night. To improve the flow of emergency patients, a 6 week pilot study took place covering 524 patients who fulfilled certain criteria. They were escorted to a bay in MAU where the beds had been replaced with 3 trolleys and 7 chairs. Here they were able to have any necessary tests or scans done immediately, treatment initiated and most were then sent home. Only 30 patients required admission to hospital. In December this service will be extended to 9am – 7pm and made permanent I hope this will put your mind at rest to know that the QEH is a safe place to visit although it continues to face a challenging future to deliver high quality services to meet growing patient needs alongside tight funding. Pat Watts The Coppice Bed and Breakfast Fakenham Road, Hillington, PE31 6DJ Frank and Wendy Woo Telephone 01485 600413 www.thecoppicehillington.co.uk Walnuts Cattery TUESDAY & FRIDAY EVENINGS SATURDAY MORNING TO FIND US PLEASE CALL ON 07769 580 758 BOARDING Weekly or Weekends Pauline Suckling 22 The Walnuts, Grimston 01485 600845 07887 982887 Accommodation En Suite Rooms Full Disabled Facilities Off Road Parking 13, High Cottages Congham Jayne & Rob 01485 601358 20 WAYNE TUFFS Bricklayer and General Builder All building work undertaken, including new builds, extensions, garden walls, patios, tiling, alterations, repairs, and more 01485 601152 07879 476127 21 R.G.Electrics Ltd Part P Registered NIC EIC. & J.I.B. approved Electrician Domestic, Commercial, Testing & Inspection, Storage Heating, Showers etc Free Visual Wiring Inspections Fully Guaranteed and Insured Over 25 years experience within the Electricity Supply Industry Telephone Ray Galea on 01485 601037 or 07767 304685 www.rgelectrics.co.uk Online Services Ltd For all your accountancy needs AN ONLINE OR ON SITE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE BY A CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNT • Self assessment Tax Returns • CIS • VAT Returns • Payroll Services • Capital Gains Tax • Rental Accounts • Limited Company Returns Call Karen Butler FCCA 01485 601499 Prayer for the Month Heavenly Father, as we prepare once again to celebrate Christmas, we thank you for sending us your only son to bring us your message of peace, joy and love. We ask for your blessing on our families and friends, that we may meet together in fellowship, goodwill and harmony. At a time when we are blessed with so many of your gifts, we pray for those who may be lonely, hungry, sad or unwell. Finally Lord, we remember with gratitude our loved ones no longer with us, now safe in your keeping. Amen Praying For You If you would like church members to join you in your prayer for a concern you have, you might like to note it down on a ‘prayer-leaf’ on the prayer tree in Grimston Church, normally open each day until at least 4pm. This month church members will be remembering in prayer the people who live in Low Road, Congham and Grimston, Hawthorn Avenue and Bracken Way Community Orchard. R.J. STAFF Garden Maintenance & Landscape Contractors Grass Mowing Turfing Border Maintenance Seeding Fencing Paving Tree Cutting Pruning Garden Waste Removal Sand, Shingle, Topsoil, Cement delivered We will treat your garden as if it’s our own! Tel. 01485-600753 Mobile 07860-217764 4 Hazel Close, The Meadows, Grimston e-mail: [email protected] established 1983 22 The Fen and Allotment Trust has allocated a plot of land that the Trust hopes to turn into a new Community Orchard for the benefit of all parishioners. This new project is planned for 2014 and we could do with some helping hands to get the land cleared, trees planted and looked after in the early stages. If anyone would like to get involved in the planning or could help out practically then please contact myself or any other Trustee. Sue Willis 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row. 01553 630579 Email [email protected] 23 Grimston Fen and Allotment Trust Winter Fuel Grants. Every winter the Trust allocates a set amount of money to give out to those in need within the parish. Usually, but not always, this money is given to the elderly. This year the Trustees are asking that if you wish to be considered for a grant you should fill in the slip below and return it to our Clerk by 31st December. All previous recipients of the money will need to re-apply. If you wish you may apply on someone else’s behalf, if you think they should receive the money. All applications received will be considered and treated in the strictest confidence. The Trust’s charity fund is a fixed sum and will be shared out equally between all successful applicants and the money delivered towards the end of January. Dog Groomer fully qualified To discuss your grooming needs and requirements call 01485 600957 07523-177802 Tree surgery & hedge maintenance JOHN MINDHAM (Professionally Insured) Tel. 01760-755423 (Westacre); 07770 488788 ____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ www. norfolkproperty maintenance.com _______________________________________________________ 24 Telephone Hillington 600440 Professional, reliable & fully insured. Phone Gary for your free quotation: Tel: 07947 640 740 01485 601335 (evenings) Reason for application (eg Benefits already received, hardship) Please Return to; Emma Harvey, 86 Chapel Road, Pott Row By 31st December 2013 CLIFFE-EN-HOWE ROAD POTT ROW From Repairs, Alteration & Decorating, to Fitted Bedroom, Kitchens, Carpentry Work & Tiling. Address______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Grimston Village Hall Registered Charity 303963 Name _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ VERY REASONABLE RATES MOBILE HAIRDRESSING Helen DAVID CRAVEN 2 Bedroom Holiday Bungalow for rent in Snettisham Only one Mile from the Beach Tel. 01285 670187 Tel. 01485 600901 www,norfolkcoastal holidayhomes.co.uk or 0777 5514 572 10% discount given to Village Link readers ACIOB Architectural Services For all Residential Planning and Building Regulation Applications Also Project Management Services offered Tel 07585 442550 email [email protected] 25 Incinerator update The incinerator came incredibly close to defeat at County Hall in October; but the acceptance of Cory Wheelabrator’s Revised Project Plan means it will limp on for a while longer. The closeness of the decision shows how vulnerable the project is. NCC officers claimed the ‘Willows’ incinerator would save money but they only compared it to landfill. In practice if waste is not sent to Cory Wheelabrator it wont go to landfill either. Two independent reports for the County Council identified surplus capacity already available to take all Norfolk’s waste for around £30 per tonne less than Cory Wheelabrator would charge. Under the circumstances it is nonsense to suggest Cory Wheelabrator would save Norfolk anything. Even greater savings could be made from recycling based proposals. Norfolk cannot afford to pay a premium rate price for a second rate incinerator, this is especially true without the Government subsidising it. NCC’s officers have submitted so much misleading ‘information’ to DEFRA to get PFI money it should have come as no surprise when they lost it. The Planning ‘need’ argument for the ‘Willows’ has weakened substantially since the inquiry closed its doors. With sustained pressure from more letters, defeating the incinerator looks 26 like an increasingly achievable goal. The National Audit Office investigation into the Norfolk Waste procurement came as welcome news. With the Government now saying the ‘Willows’ is not needed, it will be interesting to see if it impacts upon Lloyds and The Royal Bank of Scotland who are the UK financial backers of the ‘Willows’. According to the Report and Financial Statements of The Willows Power & Recycling Holdings Ltd Year ending 31st December 2012 “Ernst and Young LLP resigned as auditors of the group during the year”. It would be very interesting to know why, because no explanation was given. In May 2013 election promises were made to ‘make good’ the democratic deficit; unfortunately the new Cabinet is better at serving NCC’s officers than the electorate. No amount of political window dressing can make up for 65,500 votes being ignored. For more information please visit klwin.com & farmerscampaign.org to see what you can do to help, sending letters has made a real difference. The 2013 Christmas Market will be on 7th December 9am till 4:30pm at Fairgreen Farms, Middleton, PE32 1RN Mike Knights Vice Chairman KLWIN 27 GRIMSTON & DISTRICT GOOD COMPANIONS On Saturday, 19th October. Chairman Nick Smith, welcomed everybody and introduced Mrs Valerie Blackmur, who had brought along some mystifying objects for the Antiques Quiz. There was a competition to identify them. She also brought along a few items, which were a mystery to her! There was a quiz to identify some old coins, some of which had been forgotten even by our oldest members, and tot up the total sum. Mrs Blackmur was an entertaining speaker and the quizzes were a lot of fun. Tea was provided by the youth group Rock Solid and their representatives Ellen & Charles Scott, Jasmine Grimes and Jan Wilson brought along tasty sandwiches, cheese scones and bowls of crisps together with little cakes enthusiastically decorated by the children. Ann and Margaret were in the kitchen helping with the chores. Members would like to thank everyone who contributed to a very pleasant afternoon. At the meeting on Saturday, 16th November, Club members Christine Brook and Barbara Andrews will help members to make Christmas and Birthday cards. The W.I. will be providing the tea. The Christmas Party will be on Saturday. 21st December, when members are asked to bring a single Christmas card and a wrapped Christmas gift. There will be a buffet tea provided by the Committee. The meeting on 18th January will be a Games and Chat afternoon, with no speaker. The Annual Lunch will be at the Anvil on Saturday, 15th February. If you would like to join the Good Companions Club for the over60’s, please contact Nick Smith on 01485-600769 or Shirley Hone on 01485-600750. You would be most welcome to come for a “taster”, before deciding if you would like to join the Club. A Warm Welcome to the Grimston area if you have WEST NORFOLK WINDOWS AND CONSERVATORIES LTD ************************************************************************* * WINDOWS * DOORS * CONSERVATORIES * FASCIAS * recently moved in! Phone (01485 -) 600336 for your FREE *SOFFITS * GUTTERING * GARAGE DOORS * INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS FULLY INSURED AND GUARANTEED OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE ************************************************************* TEL: 01553 768061 OR 07818 112185 EMAIL: [email protected] FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE WELCOME PACK THE ANVIL INN St Andrew’s Lane, Congham, King’s Lynn, PE32 1DU 01485 600625 Email: [email protected] Home Made Food served daily. Please drop in and collect a menu or give us a call. Friday Night is Live Music Night……monthly! Karaoke with WAYNE … normally first Friday of the month Wayne’s Disco Friday 6 th December 8.45pm Live Music Friday 13th December Side Valve 8.45pm Live Music Friday 24th December DNA 8.45pm. New Years Eve 31 st. December Wayne’s Disco 8.45pm FREE ENTRY. A warm welcome from Karl, Kath and the team. Find us on Facebook…Anvilcongham This Month’s Cover Pictures. At Grimston Village Hall, Pott Row Front Cover, from the East Window of All Saint’s Church, Roydon. Back cover A Winter’s Scene. Mon – Fri 9am – 3pm term time OFSTED Registered Gov’t funding accepted ‘Fun, Play and Learn together’ From 2 years old Finally………………………………………… A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Thank you to all the contributors. Ring for Availability on 01485 601596 If you have any interesting items, please get in touch. Rick Aldous PRE -School Registered Charity No. 1127638 27638 28 Email: [email protected] www.littlesunshines.co.uk 29 Sid George SAND, GRAVEL, CARRSTONE, WOODCHIP, DECORATIVE STONE & ROCKERY PIECES ALL MATERIALS DELIVERED OR COLLECTED LOOSE OR BULK BAGS FAST RELIABLE SERVICE COMPETITIVE PRICES Tel: 01553 840321 Ca anglian link Care in your community re s e ow r vice n h s in om yo e u [email protected] www.anglianlink.co.uk Telephone for appointment 01553-630086 83 Leziate Drove (by Chris Spragg’s Garage) The perfect place for Weddings, Parties, Conferencing, Coach Party Bookings in fact, The Birches is the perfect place for any occasion. Set in the heart of the Norfolk countryside and boasting 53 en-suite bedrooms, licensed to carry out civil wedding ceremonies, 7 fully AV equipped conference rooms and friendly professional staff who are always on hand to make your arrangements perfect. For more information contact us on: 0800 2800 343 Email: [email protected] www.thebirches.org.uk Jean Goodison Light Touch Reflexologist Indian Head Massage – head, neck and shoulders Ear Candling, Reiki For further information, or to book an Appointment, please Telephone 01485 600551, evenings. 30 Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 – 5 The Birches Hotel & Conference Centre r Social/personal care and support Local services for local people * Tired * No Time * Need Help? Don’t Worry be Happy :)) J & J TREE SERVICES LTD Commercial & Private Tree Contractors Tree Surgery Stump Grinding/Removal Maintenance & Felling Hedge Management Site Clearance Free Quotations Tel. 01485 – 600647 Mobile 07930 718183 31 Blissful Beauty Qualified Mobile Beauty Therapist A wide range of treatments in your own home Shellac, Facials & more Mondays & Tuesdays Salon Opium West Lynn Wednesday to Saturday www.blissful.me.uk Mobile 07972 185798 Salon 01553 777050 CRAVEN HOLMES Design & Build Ltd For quality new build, extensions and barn conversion Specialising in traditional stonework ‘Just Design’ or ‘Just build’ options are available too! Providing professional services for more than 20 years 07585442550 / david [email protected] CARPENTRY & JOINERY Brian R Goodison & Son Associate of The Chartered Institute of Building Windows – U.P.V.C. & Wood Kitchens . Doors . Stairs Bespoke Joinery, Restoration & Repairs Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing, Building Maintenance JON SAUNDERS “NO JOB’S TOO SMALL – I DO THEM ALL” 203 Wootton Road, King's Lynn TEL: 01553 673885 MOBILE: 07887 771063 Tel : 01485 600551 Mob: 07949 301512 Email: BGoodison730@ BTinternet.com No Job too Small Midnight Motors Vehicle Technicians Services, mot’s, diagnostic Breakdown, any car, any age James Parker 82 Chapel Road, Pott Row 01485 601133 or 07788 136155 32 NEWS IN GRIMSTON, POTT ROW, ROYDON, AND CONGHAM Published on the last Saturday of every month (except August and February) Rector: (until the next rector is appointed, all enquiries to the churchwardens) VILLAGE LINK is edited by Rick Aldous [email protected] 600833 Advertising & Inserts manager: Roger Haywood, [email protected] KL-630301 Contributions by e-mail should if possible be sent as plain text, or if on paper should be delivered to 27 Low Road Grimston. Distribution: George Wood (Congham), Mary Roper (Grimston), Kath Evison (Roydon), Roger Haywood (Pott Row) ST. BOTOLPH’S CHURCH, GRIMSTON www.grimston.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mrs Jan. Willson, 50 Chapel Road, Pott Row 601666 Mrs Ellen Scott, 18 Rectory Close Roydon 600612 P.C.C. Treas: Mr Roger Haywood, 9, Leziate Drove, Pott Row KL-630301 P.C.C. Sec: Mrs Jane Reeve, 22 Chapel Road, Pott Row 600966 ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, CONGHAM www.congham.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mrs Hilary Scase, Little Congham House, Hillington Road 600650 Mrs Iris Baker, 5, The Walnuts, Grimston 600355 P.C.C. Treas: Mr Chris Sykes, Churchfield House, St. Andrew’s Lane 601428 P.C.C. Sec: Mrs Helen Lilley, Heath House, Hillington 600153 ALL SAINT’S CHURCH, ROYDON www.roydon.churchnorfolk.com Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24, Church Lane, Roydon 600388 Mr Colin Grimes, 74, Station Road, Roydon 600059 P.C.C. Treas: Mr/Mrs Martin Shackcloth, 27, Church Lane, Roydon 600586 P.C.C. Sec: Mrs Jackie Ludgater, 6, Rectory Close, Roydon 600353 CHURCH ORGANISATIONS WAHM Club: Mrs Ellen Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon Rock Solid (11+): Mr & Mrs Charles Scott, 18, Rectory Close, Roydon Child Protection Officer: Mrs Shirley Hone, 8, Lynn Road, Grimston Bell Ringers: Mr Michael Harding, 49, New Roman Bamk, Terr. St. Clement 600612 600612 600750 01553-828301 POTT ROW METHODIST CHURCH Minister: Rev. Catherine Dixon, 9, Peckover Way, South Wootton Church Mr Stephen Watts, 32 Chapel Road Steward: Mrs Janet Gunn, 98, Chapel Road Secretary: Mrs Beryl Watts, 32, Chapel Road 01553-676918 600593 600274 600593 Village Website: www.grimston.org Including current and back copies of Village Link 33 Telephone numbers are as from Hillington exch (01485) for Kings Lynn numbers, dial 01553 Chris Spragg Art Group: Mrs Sue Willis, 3 Fen Lane, Pott Row KL-630579 Ashwicken V.A. School, Head Teacher: Mrs Susan Collison KL-630352 600341 Baby Clinic: 1st Wednesday of the month 1-2.30pm at Pott Row Methodist Chapel Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: Mr Ian Hall, 4 The Walnuts, Grimston 600470 Bowls Club: Mrs Daphne Parsons, 3 Bracken Way, Grimston 601492 Specialising Service and Maintenance of Gayton Most types of Motor Vehicle KL-636318 CatherineinLeigh, Old Forge, Church Farm Barns, 1st Brownies: Council (Borough of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk) KL-692722 While You Wait By Appointment 534265 • MOT Testing County Councillors: Congham: John Dobson, Moat Cottage, Old Hunstanton Hall Grimston & Roydon: Jason Law, 11 The Howards, North Wootton 524217 • Servicing Most Types of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles Cricket Club: Mr Tim Tilbrook, Willow Farm, Station Road, Roydon 601413 Borough Congham, Mr Mike Tilbury, The Cottage, Road, Gt. Massingham • AirCouncillors: Conditioning Leak TestStation & Re-Gas (Year Round) 520340, Grimston, Pott Row, Roydon, Mr Michael Pitcher, 59, Lynn Road, Grimston 600421 District Nurse:Code Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road 609255 Reading Most Makes Catered for • Fault Doctors’ Surgery: Drs Archer, Scott & Clifton, Medical Centre, Congham Road 600341 Tyres. Batteries. Wheel Balance Repairs Fen •& Allotment Trust: Mrs Emma Harvey, 86 ChapelPuncture Road 601307 Flitham V.P.A. School: Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Eden 600383 YourMrLocal M.O.T.8 Testing Warm Friendly Waiting Area Easy Parking. Football: Allan Dungey, HawthornStation Avenue, Grimston 601279 Fourville Players: Mrs Margaret Garrod, Ivy Cottage, Cliffe-en-Howe-Road 600127 Open Mr Monday to Friday 8.00am-6.00pm 9.00am-12 noon 600337 Friends of St. Botolph’s: Peter Coe, Spring House, Candlestick Lane,Sat Grimston Good Companions: Mr Nick Smith Tel. 600769 or Mr/Mrs Bill Hone 600750 83, LEZIATE DROVE, POTT ROW, KING’S LYNN, NORFOLK. PE32 1DD Greenfingers: Mr Charles Fosgate, 6 Lansdowne Close, Gayton KL-636963 Guides: Mrs Linda Watkinson, St. Winifred’s, Lynn Road, Gayton KL-636629 Health Visitor: Mrs H. Sewell, Grimston Medical Centre, Congham Road 601221 Holly Meadows School: Vong Lane, Head Teacher: Mrs Rachael Williams 600241 Hudson Fen/PARC: Secretary Mrs Claire Cook 8 Bracken Way, Grimston 600626 Incy Wincy Mothers & Toddlers: Mrs Sally Panks, 6 Philip Rudd Court 600223 Little Sunshines: Becki Lawless c/o Grimston Village Hall 601596 Member of Parliament: Mr Henry Bellingham, Congham Manor, St. Andrew’s Lane 600559 Parish Council Clerks: Grimston: Mr John Missing, 11 Back Lane, Pott Row, PE32 1BT 600875 Mrs Kate Sayer, Buttermere, Lynn Road, Hillington, PE31 6BJ 600825 -Congham: Free estimates and planning Roydon: Mrs Pippa Winson, 20 Temple Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 3SQ KL-674382 - Full service from measuring through to fitting Police: 999 for emergencies For everything else 101 or KL-691211 -Community Competitive pricing to suit all tastes Support Team 0845-4564567 for rowdy behaviour or 01953 424242 andRights budgets Public of Way Wardens: Mr David Grimes, 24 Church Lane, Roydon 600388 Mr Clare de Whalley, 5 Chequers Grimston 600391 -Residents Over Assoc.: 10 years experience, expertRoad, advice Roydon Common: Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Mr Bill Boyd 578745 and knowledge Springwood Academy, King’s Lynn Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Johnson KL-773393 -Tree Domestic orofCommercial work Warden (Parish Grimston) Mr Philip Parker,carried 7 Leziate out Drove KL-630866 -Women’s Additional Services available, Institute: Mrs Julie Manning, 11 Rectory including Close, Roydon 600930 Village Hall: Mrfurniture, David Giles, Brackendale, Cliffe-en-Howe Road, Pott Row 600440 moving door trimming, uplift and Leziate Drove Garage Ltd 01553-630999 100’s of Carpet, Vinyl, Karndean, Altro & Laminate samples brought direct to you... disposal of previous flooring (Organisations are invited to send corrections to this list where appropriate) Email: [email protected] Web: www.iperrinflooring.co.uk Tel: 01485 601360 Mob: 07872 558163 15 Stebbings Close, Grimston, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1DJ 34 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 possible if you are having building work done at home etc. Please enquire for availability. Welcome tray for guests Clean and comfortable home with log burner, Linen provided, BBQ, broadband. Children over 7 welcome, but unsuitable for younger Guests Pets by arrangement. No smoking please. For further details visit www.latchcottage.com Telephone Sue 07895 028 14 1 or Freya 07903 335 327 There is room for some more colour advertising: contact [email protected]
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