The Mallard

Issue 309 July 2017

Bowls Club Pavilion Opened in Time for the New Season

May 23rd saw the official opening of the new Bowls Club pavilion, a
project that has been eighteen months in the making. It was provi-
sionally expected to reach completion in autumn 2016 but took a little
longer. However, the result has certainly been worth waiting for and
is in time for the new season.
At the opening ceremony Peter Wadham, who has led the project
from start to finish, welcomed everyone present and thanked all those who had helped
make it happen. At the outset, Great Massingham Parish Council had generously agreed
to match fund the project with the Bowls Clubs own fund raising. The Club obtained a
grant from Norfolk Community Foundation and together with fundraising by club mem-
bers & non-members, a contribution from the Village Hall Trustees and the 50% matched
funding from the Parish Council, the target amount was achieved.
With speeches and the ceremony complete, everyone retired for drinks in the Village
Hall bar. All agreed that the pavilion has enhanced the facilities at the Village Hall and,
most importantly, has provided a more suitable home for the bowls club. All members
expect it to serve them well in the years to come. Thank you, Peter, for a great result.

Present at the opening from left to right: Phil Ward (Chair of Village Hall trustees), Robin Arbenz (Hall
trustee), Colin Whitmore (Bowls Club member), Peter Wadham (Chair of Bowls Club), Vic Cross (Chair
of Parish Council), Martin Matthews (Secretary of Bowls Club), Liz Foster ( Parish Councillor) & Arthur
Allen ( Hall trustee) and several other Bowls Club members not in the picture.

Many thanks also to: The Parish Council and the Village Hall trustees, to Arthur Allen and
Rob Burton with assisting with the planning application, to Colin Whitmore for initial help
with the specification, installing seating and carpet and more, to Bob Nash for assistance
with various tasks to complete the project, setting up the garden area and for doing a superb
job over the past three years tending the greens, to Irene Allen as treasurer of the Social
Club and John Setford as Bowls Club treasurer, to Alison Gagen and Mel Whitmore for
raising around 1,500 between them, to all the Bowls club members who donated prizes for
the bingo and manned the tables for the Race Night organised by Malcolm Hipkin and all
the members who were on the wheelbarrows to move the readymix and, finally, thanks to Vic
Cross for funding the reception drinks. All of you played your part to help make this happen.

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Mallard News
This parish magazine is
published every month for the
Histry Bits.... The Great Escape
In 1961, seven middle-aged Massingham housewives decided
residents of Great and Little
Massingham with the support ofto take a weeks holiday in Paris without their husbands. No
the Great Massingham Parish
Council, the Parochial Churchbig deal you might think but, half a century ago, it had all the
Council and Massingham makings of a major story for the Lynn News and Advertiser.
Village Hall Trustees. That these women should have the cheek to leave their poor
www.greatmassingham.net
e-mail: helpless husbands behind to wash the dishes and mop the floor
mallard.editor@btinternet.com was bad enough. But, for the shameless hussies to be seen to be
Editorial Committee actually enjoying their new-found freedom was too good an
Editor: Bev. Randall. opportunity to miss. A two man team from the Lynn News was
6 Abbeyfields sent to Paris to record their exploits and, after an initial feature
Great Massingham
01485 520 899 article appeared back home, the story went viral. Astonish-
Treasurer: David Baines ingly, it was picked up by major newspapers in Britain and
01485 520 966 France, by womens magazines and even TV. With their sight-
Website : Caroline Boyden seeing costs paid for by competing publications, the ladies set
01485 521 816 off to paint the town red or at least a pale shade of Norfolk
Deadline for the pink. Pursued by photographers they visited the Christian Dior
next issue fashion house, various flea markets and the Lido nightclub
20th July before finishing their final evening with front row seats at the
famously raunchy Follies Pigalle in Montmartre. This proved a
In this issue little too raunchy for two of their party, who made an excuse
Bowls Club Pavilion and left after just half an hour of full-frontal can-can. All in all
Histry Bits our intrepid Massingham adventurers had a cracking time and
Music in Country Churches told reporters when they got home that theyd do it all again
Patient Notice given half the chance! But, of course, they never did.
Mother & Toddler
Trefoil Guild Thanks by David Miller
Village Hall Yard Sale On a bus in Paris
Village Hall Events Off, in style, to a nightclub
West Norfolk Folk
Quiz Night
Craft & Chat
PC Vacancy
Fishing Warden
Biodiversity Project
Gert & Daisy L to R: The Mrs Minnie Mortimer, Daisy
Ducklings Manning, Iris Fraser, Phyllis & Margaret
Fundraiser Morton, Merrill Miller & Joan Hodson.
Grassroots Malawi
Strollers MUSIC IN COUNTRY CHURCHES
School News 25th & 26th July at St Marys Church
VH Chairmans Report Buy Tickets -Box Office Whitley Press: 01485 535 071
Message for Parishioners Open Mon - Fri 9.30am to 4.30pm or on-line at
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Church Services Programme:
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Speedwatch 25th July 7.30pm English Chamber Orchestra plays
Bakehouse Open Day Vivaldi, Grieg and Mozart.
Historical Society 26th July 11am Harpsichord - JS Bach & Couperin
Holiday Club 7.30pm Skampa Quartet play Haydn, Mozart
Film Club & Beethoven
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Mallard News
A Patient Notice From Dr. Phillips
I wish to inform you that I have decided to leave
the Practice from mid-July. For the past eighteen
months I have been working for Macmillan as a
Macmillan GP .. I wish to increase my commit-
ment to them, as well as continuing in General
Practice. I am obviously sad to leave Great
Massingham but, unfortunately, I was not able to
develop this role fully whilst remaining within
the Partnership. I have immensely enjoyed
my time working in the village, and thank you all
for welcoming me as your first female GP Part-
ner in 2000! I will miss you all and wish you all
the best for the future. Best wishes, Dr. Suzanne
Phillips.
We wish Dr. Phillips every success in the
future and thank her for all she has done for
patients locally. Her last day will be 5th July.
Dr Julia Ince who is already working at the
surgery will become a partner and Dr Will
Kerr will join the practice in August as a
regular GP. Surgery
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Bingo Fridays at 7.30pm Dates for July: 3rd, 17th & 24th
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Coronation Club (4th Wed.) 2pm - 4pm Parish Councillor Vacancy
Baby &Toddler Thurs. 10am - 11.30am Why no Volunteer?
W/Norfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm A vacancy exists for a Parish Councillor
Craft & Chat (1st & 3rd Mon) 2 - 4pm so this is the chance for the community
Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday, each month minded amongst you to volunteer.
Film Club 3rd Thursday, each month If you want to take on the role or find out
Quiz Nights 4th Thursday, each month about what it involves please call :
Bowls Sessions Mondays 2 - 4pm. (2) Vic Cross on 520 588 or
Historical Society 2nd Monday 7.30pm Kevin Webb on 01328 855 046

West Norfolk Folk Live Shows FISHING WARDEN

Village Hall Bar 7-10pm, free entry. NEEDED
23rd July Penguins Go Pop, a Norwich Anyone interested in
Band with quirky songs and becoming the Fishing
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30th July The Happy Couple, a duo Kevin Webb on 01328 855 046 or
playing stringed instruments Vic Cross on 520 588 for details.
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Mallard News
Gert & Daisy.... .... Another month gone! Toime dont harf fly, dont it?
That seem ages since we wus on holiday but on thother hand that seem loike yesty. The
recent weather hev bin hotter than that wus on holiday anall but with no pool ter jump inter!
This month we hev hatches, matches & despatches - better git them owt of the way fust.
Ben Morton and his woife hed a little girl and they hev called her Cici not a Norfolk
name we hev heard of. Congratulations to them and the rest of the Morton family.
Congratulations also ter Becki Fanneran on her wedding ter Daniel Pickard in May.
Apparently the Village Hall hed bin decorated inside sew bootiful it wus unrecognisable.
Daisy is very sad to report the death of her neighbour, Marshall Tilley. He passed away
peacefully in Rebecca Court Care Home on 19 th June - a true gentleman and very grateful
for everything anyone did for him. Until recently he lived in Acorn Cottage which is where
Daisy first lived in the village. His funeral is at Mintlyn on July 5th at 1.45pm.
On a happier note Gert and Bert really enjoyed their trip ter see Mrs Brown. That wus
a compilation of bits from their TV shows and, of course, very funny. Gert hed her spe-
cial birthday celebration at The Fox in Weasenham and, apart from the family, Daisy
and Sid wus invited. Gert now has a taste fer Jaeger bombs so the Irish holiday cud be
very interesting ken yew put them in Guinness? Daisy did NOT partake! Gert wud like
ter thank everywun fer cards and presents. She hed sum munny sew she hev bort a shed
that she and Daisy ken hide in loike the men do!
Daisy also hed her birthday and she and her mum went ter The Fox too. Sid didnt but
thas another story. Happy Birthday wishes also ter Derrick Rae wholl be 90 in July.
We would like to send Get Well wishes to Ant Robinson who has been in hospital for a
while now. We hope we will see him back on his little buggy in the not - too - distant future.
We awl went ter the Bowls Club Quiz on 24th June. We dint win but hed a lorra lorra
fun. One question wus abowt the M20 we knew that int in Norfolk but thas awl! That
raised 150 fer the Bowls Club sew thas gud.
Sids book is almost sold owt sew if yew are thinking of gitting one yewd better hurry
up. He hev hed gud reviews so far.
Daisys son-in-law wus able ter show off his tractors on Sunday 18 th June in the Tractor
Rally. The fact that it co-incided with his wedding anniversary almost escaped him!
Dew yew keep atroshing. Gert and Daisy.
Thought of the month
Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.

Ducklings Preschool News..... Fundraiser

Ahoy Pirates, Parrots and Pieces of
Eight followed On the Beach as activity
topics. Lots of water to keep cool in and try
out different containers that let the water
through or not, as the case might be!
Our pre-schoolers had pirates hunting for
underpants and pirates hiding out in the
supermarket. Someone liked this book so
much it has had to join the Borrow a Book
for Bedtime Library. We also have mini
story sacks to take home which are proving
popular.
More about our bird watching and letters to
a Pre-School in Australia next month.
Saturday July 8th from 12midday - 4pm
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School News.. Over to our budding school reporters to tell us about their latest venture.

HORSTEAD RESIDENTIAL VISIT 2017

A Head Teachers View
In May the Great Massingham and Harpley C
of E Schools Federation KS2 pupils went on a
residential visit to the Horstead Centre near
Coltishall. Fifty-one year 3, 4, 5 & 6 pupils from
both schools went on the visit which lasted for
three days and two nights although it felt much
longer to the adults! The children from both
federation schools were put into Activity Teams
for the day time and dormitory teams for night-times with designated staff members. Due
to our termly federation days & weekly swap days where
the KS2 children work across both schools the children were
familiar with all the adults supporting the visit.
All activities at the centre are run by fully qualified coaches
and safety briefings and equipment checks were carried out
with the children and school staff at the start of every activi-
ty session. Activities selected were Bushcraft, Canoeing,
Crate-Stacking, Archery and the Climbing Tower & Zip-
Wire. Children and adults alike thoroughly enjoyed all the
experiences and threw themselves into each activity (quite
literally on the zip-wire!). The school also organised
activities which included creating a Wooden Spoon Team,
devising a team song or rap for the bonfire evening and making a stained glass window
from card and film to represent the values each team showed during the visit. These were
taken to the church on the last morning where groups presented a short reflection of the
visit. The windows were then blessed by the local rector and donated to the church. While
they might not have matched the stained glass already present in the church for crafts-
manship they were almost certainly made with greater enthusiasm!
On the first evening the centre ran a night walk for everyone after dinner. (See Rubys,
Hannahs & Bryns accounts opposite). The children were so excited that very little wild-
life was seen or heard over their chatter but we knew they were enjoying the experience
from the volume levels! Our special thanks to The Mallard for sponsoring this activity.
On the second evening we had a Campfire with silly songs, stories and toasted marshmal-
lows. This was enhanced by team songs and raps scored
strictly style by the school staff with lots of SEVENS! and
the odd Ten from Len especially for the staff rap!
The visit was brilliantly organised by Mrs Sarah Maloney,
senior teacher at Harpley and fantastically well supported by
all the adults who went along. We are so lucky to have such
committed staff in the Federation who volunteered to come
along and give up their own time. Long days & even longer
nights! I am very grateful to all.
Thanks also must go to the Parents and Friends Associations of both schools who each
generously sponsored an activity.
It was the first Federation residential visit so it was difficult to predict how it would go.
However, I am thrilled to say that it was hugely successful and we have booked again for
2019.The childrens behaviour was exemplary and they all gained so much from the ac-
tivities, teamwork and independence skills they experienced. At the end of the visit I felt
immensely proud of all the children, extremely grateful to all the staff but most of all very
VERY tired! Ann Beardall, Head Teacher
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 The Horstead Nightwalk.. As part of our Federation residential visit to Horstead,
we went on the Nightwalk, a walk through the countryside nearby. Two members of
the team came with us, one walked at the front - the other at the back. Beginning
on the edge of the residential site and lasting for approximately two hours, it was a
great way to enjoy nature and yourself. Although it wasnt dark and we would have
liked it to go on for longer it was interesting, different and like nothing weve ever done
before. The walk led us past many golden fields and hills of gorse that gave a
peaceful feeling and calm nature. Everyone loved the Shetland Ponies that were in the
fields nearby, the time to talk to their friends and the gorgeous scenery. On the return
journey, the sunset glittered on the horizon.
This all took place on Monday night which made all of us excited for the rest of our
adventure there. However, after all that walking, we were still ready for more fun
once back at our base! We loved the whole trip and the walk was a great part of it.
By Ruby & Hannah Y6 (Great Massingham)

Horstead 21st May. We left Harpley at 10.30 am. The journey on the coach was fun.
The dorm I stayed in was called Rollesby. Our teacher for the dorm was Mrs B. I shared
the dorm with Caleb, Archie, Chris, and Leon. In my activities group, our teachers were
Mrs Farley and Mr Heazel. The other people were Hannah, Aimee, Charlie and Jake from
Massingham and Chris, Leon, Ralph, Skye and Molly from Harpley and me!
We had five activities to do over the three days. The activities were Canoeing, Archery,
Crate Stack, Bush Craft and Tower. My most favourite activity was crate stack, mainly
because you have to do a lot of teamwork, like putting crates on to keep balanced with
your partner.
On both nights we did something special. The first night it was a night walk through the
countryside of Norfolk. We must have walked at least 4 6 miles that night and we did a
lot of climbing, as well, over stiles.
The bonfire was really fun. We got to tell ghost stories, sing songs and even perform our
own songs and raps. Then, all of a sudden, the teachers got up to sing their song which we
didnt know about. Also, they cheated with their scores!
I was proud of sleeping away from home with no relatives nearby. I didnt expect the zip-
wire to be so high. By Bryn Evans Y6 (Harpley)

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 THE PARISH COUNCIL AGM - CHAIRMANS REPORT
The AGM was held on Monday 15th May. Below is the Chairmans Report which gives
a very clear summary of the year 2016 to 2017. More details of the meeting, next issue.
Firstly, I would like to record my thanks to my fellow Parish councillors whose regular
attendance at scheduled meetings has enabled Council business to run smoothly.
We have also been well served by both our County Councillor and Borough Councillor.
They have attended most meetings providing valuable help and advice and keeping us
informed of County and Borough activities. I particularly thank County Councillor John
Dobson who has retired after several years. He has competently served the parish for
many years and always shown considerable interest in matters pertaining to Great
Massingham. We wish him well and hope he has a long and happy retirement.
Cuts in Government spending are having an increasing effect on the level of service we
receive from local councils and we have engaged in considerable correspondence to
ensure services we are entitled to continue.
Concern expressed about the state of some of the footways in the village has been re-
ported to Norfolk County Councils highways department but, as yet, there has not been
a response. Another area of concern is a problem of cars parked on footpaths, making it
very difficult for pedestrians, especially infirm or disabled people, to access local ser-
vices. This has also been reported. We ask Parishioners to keep telling us about any inci-
dents so we can put further pressure on the relevant authorities.
The Mike Tilbury Award was introduced this year in memory of our late Borough
Councillor and parishioner. The award is to recognise an individuals outstanding volun-
tary contribution to Village life. In considering nominees for the award the process illu-
minated the tremendous amount of voluntary activity by numerous individuals and
groups that goes on all the time. Many thanks to so many who bring credit to the village.
The playpark promised in last years Annual Report has been completed. Although a
funding application was unsuccessful the Parish Council released its contribution of fifty
thousand pounds to fully fund the first stage of the plan. The second phase is now totally
dependent on outside funding.
Detailed discussions have taken place with the Village Hall trustees regarding planned
refurbishment of the Hall and the Parish Council has Pledged one hundred thousand
pounds towards the project. We understand it will not be too long before their applica-
tion for Lottery and other funding is submitted. The funds released by the Council are
those that were ring-fenced in earlier years for Village projects.
Following the work last year on the Malthouse pond, in Weasenham Road, further work
was carried out to the pond outside Parsonage Farm, on the same road. A complaint by a
local resident highlighted a misunderstanding between the Parish and Borough Council
regarding Conservation Areas and Tree Preservation. This has been resolved and the
work completed as planned.
This year has seen the passing of several established village residents, changing forever
the makeup of the community. They will be sadly missed. Newer residents now play an
increasing role in all activities and bring a fresh impetus to everyday life. There is a real
need to find ways to enable young families to remain in the village. Further provision of
affordable and social housing goes some way to encourage young couples but the siting
of areas for such schemes often meets with local opposition and this requires careful
consideration. I am certain we will solve these issues. The planning authority has the
final say but the parish can make comment and try to influence their decisions.
As a Village, Great Massingham stands proud amongst its neighbours and I am hon-
oured to have served as chairman. I feel proud that our Village is free from so many of
the social problems that blight numerous others. Vic Cross, Chairman, May 2017

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Message To All Parishioners
Religion and Politics Dont Mix! So some would say. Are they right?
Politics and religion are both important topics more important than most topics in our
lives much more important than sport and even the good old British weather! However,
they can both be controversial and generate different beliefs and feelings and so they are
sensitive topics to talk about. Its said that to bring either into conversation in a crowded
room will create an argument mention both together and theres likely to be a brawl!
It could be said that religion deals with eternal things, spiritual things, things not of this
world whereas politics is very much in the world dealing with the stuff of government,
law and order, pot holes in the road, taxes, welfare, safety and protection. So, on the face
of it, they dont appear to have anything to do with each other.
Jesus told his disciples (us) we are to be in the world yet not of the world. Complicated?
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the world yet not of the world can be demonstrated using water coloured with a little
food colouring (representing the people of God) and oil (representing the world). Pour
both into a jar and they will always separate out but shake it up a bit and they mix won-
derfully well! Left to stand, the oil and water will naturally separate out again but the oil
takes on colour from the water showing that when we go out and mix in the world we are
to have an effect on it. Being a Christian in the world by sharing Gods love and good-
ness with the world is the way we can all help bring a little colour and beauty to it.
The church is in the world. It may not be of the world but it is definitely in this world.
And this world is a political world. Christians are both religious and political people.
We believe, teach and confess things about God and we participate in the world of gov-
ernment and politics.
Some may still say politics and religion dont mix but faith, I hope, influences every area
of my life otherwise its less important than my hobbies or indeed the weather and
that surely would be an insult to God. Archbishop Welby reminded all Christians before
the General Election that Religious belief is the well-spring for the virtues and practices
that make for good individuals, strong relationships and flourishing communities. The
Christian virtues of love, trust, justice and hope should guide our actions, as well as the
actions and policies of all those who seek to lead our country.
The world in which we live is complicated and there are no simple religious answers to
the problems we, as individuals or the world, face but as the Archbishop of Canterbury
reminded us we all have a duty to play our part. With Love, Revd Jane

NEXT MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS Fitness Mobility

4th July & 1st August from 11am Every Thursday, Docking Surgery,
For timetable see www.norfolk.gov.uk 11.30 - 12.30.

Great Massingham Your local

Health Visitor Clinic
Make the most of this clinic HANDYWOMAN
Next visit is on July 25th NAOMI LITTLEWOOD
Gt Massingham Village Hall, 10 -11 am.
Bring your baby to be weighed & chat with Mobile: 07557790226
the Community Health Visitor. NO JOB TOO SMALL
Stay & Play Sessions included. yourlocalhandywoman@gmail.com

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Church Services
Date Time Service Location
Sunday 2nd July 8.30 am Holy Communion East Walton
9.30 am Family Service Harpley
10.30 am Holy Communion Grimston
10.30 am Morning Praise Gayton
11.00 am Holy Communion Great Massingham
Wed. 5th July 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley
th
Sunday 9 July 10.30 am Group Holy Communion Grimston
4.00 pm The Gap Pott Row Methodist
Sunday 16th July 8.30 am Holy Communion Roydon
9.30 am Holy Communion Little Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Gayton
10.30 am Morning Praise Grimston
11.00 am Family Service Great Massingham
11.15 am Sung Holy Communion Harpley
6.00 pm Songs of Praise Roydon
Wed. 19th July 9.00 am Holy Communion Grimston
Sunday 23rd July 8.30 am Holy Communion Congham
10.30 am Family Service Grimston
11.00 am Holy Communion Great Massingham
3.00 pm Celtic Service Gayton Thorpe
Sunday 30th July 8.30 am Holy Communion East Walton
10.30 am Prayer and Praise Great Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Little Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meetings, Sunday 2nd July at Ashwicken & 6th August at Roydon
For more news please visit our benefice website at www.ggmbenefice.uk

CHURCH NEWS Wednesday Teas are held at St. Marys

Music in Country Churches (25/26 July)
Meeting on 8th July
There will be a meeting of all Stewards and
anyone interested in helping on Friday 8th
July, in the church.
This is a big event for Great Massingham and
we need lots of help, selling programmes,
moving extra chairs, numbering of chairs,
tidying and cleaning between the three con-
certs, general 'ushering' between church - mar-
quee - toilets - car park, fire drills, advertising
etc. It's all good fun if the load is spread and
of course there are benefits.
If you would like to be involved please
contact Margaret on 01458 520135.
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every Wednesday from 3pm until
4.30pm. Come along and join us.
Please note there will be no teas on the
26th July.
Summer Fair - See details on back page
Holiday Club - See details on back page
Messy Church will be held on Thurs-
day, 15th July in St Nicholas Church,
Gayton, 4pm start.
Roydons Bit of a Doat Roydon
Church on Saturday 8th July from 1- 4pm
Congham Fete and Snail Racing at St
Nicholas Church, Gayton, on Saturday
15th July from 2 to 5pm.
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 Useful Numbers
Organisation Contact Phone No.
Allotment Association Gill Goold 0750 824 2223
Biodiversity Project Mike Jackson 520 056
Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413
British Legion & Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520 598
Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796
Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251
or Revd Jane Holmes 01553 636227
Community Car Scheme Office 520 823
Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609
County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679355
Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521

The Film Club Arthur Allen/Barry Talbot 520628/07818 807 738

Fishing Warden Nigel Yates 520 844/0794979970
Football Club Barry Talbot (seniors) 520 653
Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520 259
Massingham Historical Society Anthony Robinson 520 455
Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520 628
Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) 01328 855 046
Vic Cross (Chair) 520 387
Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746
Police Non-emergency 101
School Ann Beardall 520 362
Village Hall Hall & Bar & Vic Cross 520 588/520 387

The Village Store & Post Office OVEN CLEANING

Fresh Bread Daily from Ridouts Bakery
CARPET CLEANING
Holiday Insurance & Foreign Currency SOFA CLEANING
Take Away Food Menu
Fresh Fruit and vegetables Call the local experts now

Clean Tech
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Mon. to Sat. Village Store Card, cheque and cash
8am to 5.30pm Great Massingham
Sun. 9.30 -12.30 payments accepted
Tel: 520 272

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 St Marys Church Traditional Summer Fte, 12th August, from 1pm
It will be much the same as last year. More information next issue but any offers of
donations, help with setting up etc and running stalls would be extremely welcome.
If you are able to help with any of these please call Anna on 520 196
More Help BAKEHOUSE OPEN DAY
Wanted Thursday 13th July
The Community 10am - noon & 2pm - 4pm
Speedwatch In aid of the
Team is doing Community Car Scheme
a grand job to Tea, coffee, soft drinks, cakes, biscuits
keep speeds and ice cream (if the weather is hot)
down in our Tickets 2 each
lovely village. Please come and show your support
They need for our Community Car Scheme.
more You never know when
you might need it.
Volunteers! Ask Lily has also accepted
(See poster right) our invitation to attend.
More info about Donations of cakes, biscuits, raffle prizes,
their work in the
next issue but
bric-a-brac (including toys) and plants will
please be gratefully received at the Bakehouse.
CALL ANDREW! Lindsey & Malcolm Tibble 520 502

Holiday Club Historical Society

Thursday July 20th Calling All Children
7 for 7.30pm, 4 entry. A Holiday Club is being
Massingham Village Hall held at the Village Hall
Julys Film is in Gt Massingham on:
31st July to 2nd August
The 10am to 12 noon.
Olive It will be good fun.
All welcome.
Tree Please Come Along.
At our meeting on the 12th
June we were treated to a
very interesting talk given by
Terence Stephenson about
local church architecture.
Many thanks, Terence, for
an informative talk.
Next meeting is on 10th July,
7.30pm, at the Village Hall.

Dates for your Diary July

Date Event Time Place
3,17,24 July Craft & Chat 2 - 4.30 pm Village Hall Bar
8 July Biodiversity Working Party 10am Weasenham Rd Pond
10 July Historical Society 7.30 pm Village Hall
13 July Bakehouse Open Day See above Bakehouse, Weasenham Rd
20 July Film Club 7 for 7.30pm Village Hall
23 July Strollers Walk 9.30 am At The Well
23,30 July West Norfolk Folk 7 10pm Village Hall Bar
25,26 July Music in Country Churches As Timetabled Church
29 July Stalls on The Green From 9am Near The Well
From 31 July Holiday Club 10am - 12 Village Hall
Coming on 26th August, Pop Up Caf for Parkinsons UK, on the Village Green
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