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The Mallard Issue 285 June 2015

Time to Sign Up For the 2015 Inter - Village Games. Details on Page 9

So Near,

Yet So Far!

T he Massingham/

Harpley netball

team was one of

twelve teams to enter

the additional Village

Games competition

held at the impressive

UEA Sportspark, on

26th April.

Having played consis-

tently well all morning

the team earned their

place in the final

against Hethersett.

The final was fast and furious but pretty evenly matched which was reflected in

the eleven all draw when the whistle went! An extra five minutes was played to

determine the winner but again it was a draw. A further five minutes was played

but, incredibly, another two goals each meant that it was still a draw!

Having never come across this situation before, the baffled umpires conferred

about what to do next! Despite the competitive spirit, both teams were happy to

call it a draw, especially as some were anxious not to miss their Sunday night fix

of Ross Poldark!

Alas, it was not to be as the umpires decided there must be an outright winner. A

‘Golden Goal’ format was then played in which the first team to score two clear

goals was declared the winner. Hethersett became the champions when they

went on to score two goals in quick succession.

It was a good natured, friendly but extremely close match and Massingham

should be proud of their strong performance, only being pipped at the post after

three lots of extra time! The consolation was …. everyone was home in time for

Poldark! Ali Ward

Good luck to the team in the forthcoming Village Games at Lynnsport.

From left: Michelle West, Melanie Whitmore, Lizzie Case, Stephanie

Davies, Suzie Overson, Donna Linney, Hannah Reeve, Ali Ward.

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Mallard News

This parish magazine is published every month for the residents of Great and Little

Massingham with the support of the Great Massingham Parish Council, the Parochial Church

Council and Massingham Village Hall Trustees.

www.greatmassingham.net

e-mail: mallard.editor@btinternet.com

Editorial Committee

Editor: Bev. Randall. 6 Abbeyfields Great Massingham 01485 520899

Treasurer: David Baines 01485 520966

Deadline for the July issue

20th

June

In this issue

Netball

Histry Bits

Local Maps

Quiz Nights

Open Wildlife Garden

Village Hall

Bar Staff Advert

Fun Dog Show

Gert & Daisy

Bus Campaign

Baby and Toddler

Thanks From Kevin

Tennis

Strollers

Village Games

Fun & Games

Film Club

Yard Sale

Parish Council

Church News

Church Services

Biodiversity Project

Dates for your Diary

‘Histry Bits’.... Here is the first of our new regular feature

of interesting stories of Massingham’s past, courtesy of David

Miller and the Historical Society.

SIXTY

YEARS IN

BED!

These days

we’re lucky to

get six hours in

bed, let alone

sixty years, but

things were

obviously a bit

more relaxed in

Massingham a

century ago.

In January 1906 a reporter from a national newspaper inter-

viewed Miss Honor Rye, a remarkable and very fierce-looking

old lady, who had gone to bed in 1846 and hadn’t got up since.

Miss Rye was born in Massingham and, when she reached her

teens, became a housemaid. She was taken ill when she was

twenty-one and the local doctor diagnosed spinal trouble. She

became very weak and, being unable to walk, went to bed.

And there she stayed, year after year, decade after decade,

looked after first by her parents and, when they passed away,

by her long-suffering niece.

She spent her time doing embroidery, reading the Bible and, in

summer, watching new-fangled horseless carriages pass by on

the road outside her open cottage door.

‘Ah,’ she told the reporter with a sigh, ‘they are fine, but I

should not like to go in them, they go too fast.’

She died in 1911, and was buried in Massingham churchyard

where, presumably, she’s still continuing her long rest.

David Miller

Interested in Local History?

Fancy a ‘Google Earth’ moment, say a hun-

dred years ago or more? If so, then Norfolk

Council has just the thing for you.

Try http://historic-maps.norfolk.gov.uk

Tithe maps from 1836, Ordnance Survey

from 1879 plus aerial photos from 1946.

And more! Go on, give it a go. See what

was in the village then! Mick Wingell

MOBILE

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Next two visits,

9th June & 7th July

Fitness Mobility

Every Thursday

Docking Surgery

11.30 - 12.30

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A Natural Garden for Wildlife On Sunday 21st June the garden

at ‘Johore’ 9, Abbey Road

will be open from 2 pm until 5 pm.

The entry will be £2 and refreshments

and plants will be on sale. All proceeds

will go towards the Biodiversity Project.

There is over one acre to explore includ-

ing a wild flower meadow, ponds, wood-

land paths, various borders, an orchard

and vegetable plots. There are several

places to sit and relax so you are assured

of a pleasurable experience (weather per-

mitting). Everyone is welcome but no

dogs I’m afraid and definitely no cats!

Andrew Bickerton

MASSINGHAM QUIZ NIGHTS

The Grand Revival of The World Famous

Massingham Village Monthly Quiz Night

will take place in The Massingham Village

Hall Bar at 7.00pm on Thursday 25th June

and all are welcome.

The quizzes will be held on the 4th Thursday

of each Month and will be in the form of

Teams of 6 (more or less). Cost is £1 per

person with the intention that half the money

will go in prizes and half will go to benefit

the Village Hall. There will be 6 or 7 sets of

10 questions. The quizzes are great fun and

not taken seriously - there will be some ban-

ter and gentle heckling.

So please come along........Keith Bowes.

Many Thanks From the School PFA Thank you to all who contributed and to all

who came along to the Coffee morning and

Craft Fair on Saturday, 9th May.

A total of £344.50 was raised which will be

used for the benefit of the children at the

school. Many, many thanks. School PFA

YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS

Your parish Councillors are : Vic Cross

(Chairman), Sue Nash (Vice Chair), Andrew

Bickerton, Olaf Brun, Liz Foster, Gillian

Goold, Malcolm Hipkin, Karen Wadham

and Jill Whitmore. Thank you to retiring

councillors Tina Andrew, John Bridger

and Mick Wingell for your contribution.

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VILLAGE HALL

REGULAR EVENTS Keep Fit Wed.1.45pm to 2.45pm

Bingo Friday at 7.30pm

Auction Sundays

Coronation Club (4th Wed.) 2-4pm

Baby &Toddler Thurs. 10am - 11.30am

Folk Spot Sundays 7-10pm

JUNE EVENTS

Race Night

Raising funds for Football and Bowls Clubs

Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm

Folkspot

Sundays 14th, 21st & 28th June

FUN DOG SHOW To raise money for Docking and

Massingham Surgeries & Labrador Rescue

5th July

at National Construction College (CITB)

28 classes, £1 per class

rosettes and prizes to 6th place

Entries from 9am, Judging starts 10.30am

Side Stalls - Please book as space is limited.

Contact Sheila on 01485 578 380 or sheila-hill@hotmail.co.uk

BAR STAFF REQUIRED

A vacancy exists at ‘The Social Club’ at

Great Massingham Village Hall.

Offering two shifts per week plus cover

for holidays and functions.

Apply in the first instance to :

Vic Cross 01485 520387 or

Deb Lambert 01485 520 790

Applicants should have a pleasant

and outgoing personality,

good communication skills and be able to

work on their own initiative.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Village Hall Social Club MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NOW DUE

The rates are as follows:

Adult Couples £20.00

Individual Adult £14.00

Over 65 £10.00

Junior (14-17) £7.00 Please pay at the Village Hall

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Mallard News

BURROWS END HOLIDAY COTTAGE Bookings are now being taken for dates

after May 30th for this converted Shippen

in rural South Shropshire.

One bedroom, sleeps two (double or twin)

with a price range from £250 to £450 per

week and short stay £50 per night.

Enquiries to Meg & John on 01485 576 375

Gert & Daisy........ Well, here we are agin! Councillors Nash and Whitmore!!

That wus a surprise weren’t it? We both got on the Parish Council and wud loike to

thank yew awl fer voting fer us – well those wot did enyway. We are sorry Mr Wingell

dint get on but we hev decided that that wus due to the names being in alphabetical order.

If he hed bin called Mr Abbs he wud hev bin alright.

We attended our fust meeting tergether and Gert wus very surprised when Mr Brun

brought in a picnic hamper. Very disappointed to find there wus only paperwork in it!

We hev a new princess but they called her Charlotte not Gert or Daisy! We hevnt sin her

walking about the village with a pram yet but if they pop in ter the Duck she moight

bring the baby.

Congratulations to Nigel and Carly on the birth of their little prince Theo.

Gert and her gal and grandsons dun the PreSchool Car Treasure Hunt and won! They

hed to go ter Castle Acre and West Acre but dint git lorst. They won a luvly cream tea

for two at the Duck. Wonder who she will take?

Unfortunately we dint manage ter git ter the Trefoil Coffee evening – we usually go

cuase we loike ter dew the quizzes. Never mind, hope they done well and we will be

there next year.

We hev both got a birthday in June so don’t forget. We will warn the postman in advance.

By the toime yew git this the Bank Holiday will be over. We hope the weather is warm

and dry otherwise the sausages will be soggy. About toime we got some summer. Although

Gert will be off on her holidays in July, leaving poor old Daisy behind agin!

Dew yew keep atroshing, Gert and Daisy

Thought of the month,

Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavour,

while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?

Great Massingham Baby and Toddler

EVERY THURSDAY

10 - 11.30 at the Village Hall

Come and enjoy toys, craft activities

and meet new faces.

Themed session 4th June

Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

Bring your teddy bear and a

blanket for an

outdoor picnic

(weather

permitting)

Snack

£1.50

Tea

and

Cake

BUS CAMPAIGN

Yvonne and John Bridger wish everyone

to know that, although they are no longer

living in the village, their work on the bus

campaign is ongoing and they have held

meetings with the two interested parties

during April. The negotiations remain

confidential for now but, hopefully, there

will be good news soon. Yvonne & John

MANY THANKS FROM KEVIN

Kevin Cross would like to thank all those

who sponsored him for the London Mara-

thon. He raised over £2,000 for Barnardos.

He completed the run in 3 hours 29 minutes.

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The Dabbling Duck A warm welcome guaranteed from

all the staff at the Dabbling Duck.

Open all day every day

Coffee from 12 noon daily

Food served Monday to Sunday from

12 midday to 2.30pm & 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

Take Away Menu available at same times.

Real ales and full wine list

Locally sourced, seasonal weekly menus

Children’s choices available.

For all bookings phone 01485 520827

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Excellent result for Massingham U14 Boys Tennis Team Our U14 boys tennis players invited the KES team over to Massingham on 10th May for

a Sunday afternoon session. Organised by Ashley Keegan (James Cane’s keen and able

assistant), the afternoon consisted of two timed singles matches for each player plus one

doubles match at the end. The weather was perfect and our village and facilities were

admired by the visiting team. There was some very attractive tennis played on both

courts and parents and passers-by all seemed impressed by the standard of play from

these promising young lads, a couple only 11 years old!

Some of the rallies and

quick fire volleys at the net

were real ‘edge of your

seat’ stuff and a pleasure

to watch, as was the boys’

good sportsmanship.

The final cumulative

score was Massingham

43, KES 17 so our boys

enjoyed their victory …

and the chocolate prizes,

before they melted!

Many thanks to Ashley

Keegan and ‘home-grown’

KES coach, Ashley Swift,

for helping to make this

happen. We are all looking

forward to the re-match!

Ali Ward Massingham Boys in green, from left: Adam Ward, Luca Ramasso,

Toby Bernardin, Callum Wilson-West.

Strollers...... Strolling the ‘Nar Valley Way’ Sunday 17th May was kind to those Strollers

who Met at the Well. After some bitterly cold

days and heavy rain, the weather was ideal for

a six mile walk from West Lexham to West

Acre. The route took us from the busy and

noisy A1065 down a peaceful hedge-lined lane

to Newton Mill where Dick Joyce once lived

(remember ‘Bygones’). Leaving this idyllic

spot we made our way through Fiddler’s Green

and Broadmeadow Common to the castle ruins

in Castle Acre.

After scaling the ramparts and rolling into the

moat we eventually made our escape, continued through the churchyard and Priory and

headed through water meadows to reach West Acre in time for a well- deserved and en-

joyable lunch at the Stag. Or next walk will be on Sunday 14th June. Andrew Bickerton

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Mallard News

The Film Club Thurs. June 18th, 7pm for 7.30pm, Village Hall

£3.50 entry. Refreshments provided.

‘Testament of Youth’

A 2014 British drama

film. An autobio-

graphical study of the

years 1900 to 1925.

Coming Soon...... July 16th Still Alice August 20th Suite Francaise

Fun and Games on the Playing Field Try your skills with archery, tennis,

tug-of-war, rounders and bowls

On Saturday 20th June there is an afternoon

of fun and games on the playing field.

Play will start around 1:30pm but please

turn up at 1pm so we can organise the teams.

Bring the family so everyone can join in.

There are fabulously mod-

est prizes to be won, BBQ

with meats from Papworth's

Butchers from 1pm and

the bar at the social club

will be serving refreshing

beers and drinks.

At the same time the Tennis and Multi-

sports Club says ‘Bienvenue’ to eleven visi-

tors from the Club de Tennis at Sainte Ge-

nies de Fontedit in France. This is a return

match following last year's trip to France by

eight members of the Club.

Mel 07833 475864, Suzie 0788 059 8356,

Arthur 520628

West Norfolk Village Games - Time to Defend our Title We're getting ready to defend our title in the 2015 Village Games on Sunday 29 th June at

Lynnsport. Last year we joined forces with Little Massingham and Harpley and won the

title, the first time for a good few years. It's a great day with a wonderful atmosphere.

This year we are again teaming up with the

same villages and entering teams in all the

sports: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Darts,

Fitness Triathlon, 5-a-side football, Gladiator

Challenge, Indoor Bowls, Mini-soccer, Netball,

Rounders, Squash, and Table Tennis.

If you want play in one of these sports,

contact Mel on 07833 475864.

Don't be shy, and don't delay.

Team places are filling up already.

As usual a bus will take the team and as

many supporters and spectators as we can fit

in. The Bus will leave at 8:15am from the Village Hall returning around 5pm for a BBQ

and refreshments from the Social Club. If you want to be sure of a place on the bus call:

Arthur on 520628.

We need someone to help with photography. If you can help, please call Arthur.

2014 Athletics team

Great Massingham

7th Annual Yard Sale

Sunday 23rd August, 9am to 1pm

Start preparing NOW! More next issue.

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Next stall on the green is on July 4th

No stall in June.

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Mallard News Parish Council

A Summary of the Chairman’s report

at the AGM, May 2015

Vic Cross thanked his fellow councillors

for all their support over the past year. He

also thanked Borough Councillor Mike

Tilbury and County Councillor, John Dob-

son who have attended regularly and given

good support.

Besides meeting for general business mat-

ters eleven times in the past year the Parish

Council had also hosted a meeting regard-

ing improvements to the Broadband facili-

ties in the area.

Regular correspondence with Norfolk

County Council & King’s Lynn & West

Norfolk Borough Council has been under-

taken. The Council has also responded to

Surveys and Consultations on various is-

sues raised by both National and Local

Government.

Planning remains the most contentious

issue for consideration. On several occa-

sions the Council’s opinion has been at

variance with the Officers of the Planning

Department and ultimately with the deci-

sion of the Borough Council itself.

Speed watch continues to operate in the

village, and two flashing signs advising mo-

torists of their speed have been installed.

The War Memorial was refurbished in

time for the centenary Armistice Day ser-

vice and an application for funding

through the Equal Funded Scheme has

been made to improve the road layout and

small green area near the Post Office.

The Council has been able to continue

supporting groups within the Village in-

cluding the Youth Club, the Biodiversity

projects, the Inter Village Games and other

groups that rely on volunteer helpers, all of

which are providing a valuable contribu-

tion to life in the village.

Correspondence and queries from parish-

ioners has predominately raised concerns

over the wellbeing of wildlife in and around

the ponds and greens, including the level of

maintenance to the greens. Parking is also

another concern. These communications

indicate a strong interest in the parish from

parishioners and this is welcomed.

The Parish Council has endeavoured to

resolve or answer the concerns and seek

appropriate advice when necessary.

The new councillors were welcomed and

the retiring Councillors, Tina Andrew, John

Bridger and Mick Wingell, were thanked

for their valuable contribution stating that

their expertise will be missed.

The Chairman concluded by acknowledging

all those who have contributed in helping to

keep Great Massingham a very nice place

to visit, and an even greater place to live.

Vic Cross, Chairman.

Parish Council Report – 19th May meeting

(Annual Meeting of Parish Council) Nine councillors attended the May meeting. Also

present was the Clerk and one parishioner.

The Chairman gave his report for the year

ended 31st March 2015. Vic Cross was re-

elected as Chairman and Sue Nash was

elected as Vice-Chairman. Both appoint-

ments received unanimous support.

Andrew Bickerton, Karen Wadham and Jill

Whitmore were welcomed to the Council

and appreciation was expressed for the ser-

vice given by Tina Andrew, John Bridger

and Mick Wingell.

The Clerk presented the Financial Report.

Expenditure exceeded income by £9,156.

VAS signs and new street lights had been

purchased at a combined cost of £11,268.

Proposals for improvements to the traffic

system near the school were discussed at

length. Further consideration of this matter

will be needed.

The next meeting will be on

Monday 15th June 2015 at 7.30 pm.

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MESSAGE TO ALL PARISHIONERS

‘Please, don’t misunderstand me’

‘Please, don’t misunderstand me.’ It’s a common enough phrase! Have you ever pon-

dered on the number of words that begin with the letters mis? Mis is a prefix, of course,

that can be put before many words in our everyday language – mostly with a negative

meaning especially when it comes to good communication.

We mis-conceive, mis-read, mis-construe, mis-hear, mis-understand, therefore we can

easily miss the point and indeed miss out!

The language and word we use are so important if we want to communicate well. We do

use other ways of communicating with one another such as a handshake, a shake or nod

of the head, a smile etc. but communication is very difficult without words! Ever tried it?

Remember those games of charades at Christmas with the family?

The dictionary defines the prefix mis as: fail - to catch an object, (ball, bus, train) fail to

meet a person, fail to see, hear or understand. Failure to communicate can lead to two

more ‘mis’s’ – mistrust and misery.

If ‘mis’ is so negative what would its opposite be? Well, I suppose ‘catch’ or ‘get’ might

do it. We catch the ball, bus, train, or get the ball, bus, train – ie we ‘get it’! When com-

municating that means we get through to somebody, we get our message across.

If we can all do that, at least more often than not, we might ‘get along’ with one another

much better and together we might even ‘get there’!

All of us ‘mis’ communicate sometimes, quite unintentionally. It encourages me to know

that Christ himself was probably the most misunderstood person ever, even by his own

disciples. When speaking to his disciples he regularly seems to say to them things like

‘do you still not understand?’ If Jesus needed to try hard to communicate with his disci-

ples then how much more must we mere mortals try to communicate with one another!

So strive to communicate well. Try not to be misunderstood or to misunderstand.

A woman and her four-year old son were in church. Her son yelled out “Mummy I have

to pee.” “Shhhh,” his Mum hissed, “we don’t say that. We say I have to whisper”.

The next week the little boy was again in church with his Dad. He leaned over to say

“Daddy, I have to whisper.” “Just whisper in my ear,” his Dad replied! Rev’d Jane

Funerals

13th May Peter Goldspink

14th May Charles Henry Fosgate

CHARLES FOSGATE

Dione and the family were overwhelmed

by all the cards, letters and kind messages

after the sad loss of Charles.

We would like to thank you all so much

and to those who attended the funeral on

May 14th.

The donations for

Tapping House

are still to be counted.

Your support has been so

appreciated by us all.

Thank you. Much love.

Dione

St Mary’s Church Spring Fayre

The Spring Fayre, held on 25th April, was

very well supported and raised over £820.

Many thanks to all who donated, all who

tirelessly helped and, not least, to everyone

who came to make it such a successful

event.

This has been added to the kitchen and toilet

fund which now stands at over £18,000.

Once again many thanks to all.

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CHURCH SERVICES JUNE

Date Time Service Location

Wed. 3rd June 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley

7th June 9.30 am

9.30 am

11.00 am

Sung Holy Communion

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

Harpley

Little Massingham

Great Massingham

14th June 10.30 am Group Holy Communion Gayton

21st June 9.30 am

11.00 am

11.00 am

Holy Communion

Holy Communion

Family Service

Little Massingham

Harpley

Great Massingham

28th June 9.30 am

11.00 am

Morning Prayer

Holy Communion

Little Massingham

Great Massingham

Wed. 1st July 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley

June’s Benefice Prayer Meeting - 7th June, 6pm, All Saints Church, Roydon

CHURCH NEWS

Produce stall

Saturday 6th June at 9.30am. Once again

we are appealing for any donations of

cakes, produce or plants. Thank you to eve-

ryone who supported us so well last month

when we raised over £180. An amazing

effort. Well done everyone.

Wednesday Afternoon Coffee/Teas

These are in full swing at the church from

3pm to 4-30pm. They are very popular

which is not surprising with the beautiful

cake and coffee and not forgetting meeting

your friends.

Church Cleaning

This will be on Sat 6th, 20th and 27th June

or when you are able. Many thanks.

Stephen Hudson

Trefoil Guild Coffee Evening

Many thanks to all of you who

attended our event on the 14th

May.

The evening was very successful raising

£284.10. Thank you to all who supported

and all who helped. Shirley Rae

Around the Benefice

Next Messy Church

Thursday 25th June

from 3.30pm.

Jubilee Hall,

Gayton.

We look forward to seeing you there.

July Messy Church on the Beach!

Thursday 16thJuly

Leaving from Gayton by

coach from outside Gayton

Social Club at 4pm-ish.

Cost (per person adult or child) £3 includes

a seat on the coach and a simple picnic.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

We need to know whether there is

sufficient interest so

please let us know NOW.

Contact Revd Jane on 01553 636 227

There will be a booking list at Messy

Church this month – so do book your place

to ensure a seat.

Alternatively, if you can’t make it to

Messy Church, you can book by giving me

a call at the Rectory.

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Debbie Woodhouse Holistic Massage Practitioner MTI & CNHC Registered

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Massingham Chiropractic Clinic 01485 520123

Rachael Spooner MCFHP MAFHP

Foot Health Professional Treatments include:

Nail cutting, Corn Removal, Callus Reduction,

Diabetic Foot Care, Verruca Treatment.

Call 01485 601128 or 07754 947 408 for advice or an appointment.

Caring for your feet in your own home.

Member of British Association of Foot Health Professionals

Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer, Children's Fitness Instructor, GP Exercise Referral Instructor

Nutrition and Weight Management, Level 2 ASA Swimming Teacher, First Aid Qualified.

Tel: 07825 371 381 - www.krosstraining.co.uk

ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits

at Heath Farm, Lynn Lane, Great Massingham

01485 520828 www.lingscountrygoods.com

Annual Membership Subscriptions Adult Couple £15 Individual Adult £10 Over 65 years £ 8 Juniors (14 –17yrs) £ 5

Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere.

Good beer, real ale, wines and spirits all at competitive prices. Separate snooker room.

Satellite, large screen TV. Outside drinking area.

Entertainment throughout the year.

Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar

Book the Village Hall for your function – 01485 520588

Welcomes old & new members

CALL TODAY

01485 521888

High quality fitted and free-standing

furniture. Individually designed,

traditionally hand-crafted and

personally installed by experts from

our Great Massingham workshops.

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Shop window

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Award winning ham and bacon.

Car Insurance & Home Phone Package

Money Grams

National Lottery

FREE local deliveries every Thursday !

Village Store

Great Massingham

The Village Store & Post Office

Ray and staff

welcome you to

your local shop,

7days a week.

Mon. to Sat.

8am to 5.30pm

Sun. 9.30 -12.30

Tel: 520 272

OVEN CLEANING

CARPET CLEANING

SOFA CLEANING

Call the local experts now

Clean Tech

01485 609223 Card, cheque and cash

payments accepted

Useful Numbers Organisation Contact Phone No.

Allotment Association Gill Goold 07513125964

Borough Council Mike Tilbury 520340

British Legion & Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520598

Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520796

Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes

01485 601 251 01553 636227

Community Car Scheme Office 520823

Coronation Club Pam Hales 520236

County Council John Dobson 534989

Doctors Massingham Surgery 520521

The Film Club Arthur Allen/Barry Talbot 520628/0781 880 7738

Fishing Warden Nigel Yates 520844/07527866055

Football Club Barry Talbot (seniors) 520653

Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520259

Massingham Historical Society Anthony Robinson 520455

Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520628

Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)

01328 855046 520387

Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185746

Police Non-emergency 101

School Ann Beardall 520362

Village Hall Hall & Bar & Vic Cross 520588/520387

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Dates for your Diary-June

Date Event Time Place

6 June Produce Stall 9.30 am Church or Green

6 June Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Road Pond

13 June Race Night 7.30 pm Village Hall

14,21,28 June Folkspot 7-10 pm Village Hall Bar

14 June Strollers 9.30 am At the Well

15 June Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm Village Hall

18 June Film Club 7 for 7.30 pm Village Hall

20 June Fun and Games 1pm for 1.30 Village Hall Field

21 June Open Wildlife Garden 2 - 5 pm ‘Jahore’, 9 Abbey Road

25 June Quiz Night 7 pm Village Hall

SCHOOL POND BIODIVERSITY PROJECT NEWS

May Day was celebrated at the biodiversity site by planting hundreds of bluebell seed-

lings raised by the primary school children over the past two years. Almost the entire

school took part in the planting (photo by Dick Nally). The children also enthusiastically

sowed seeds of woodland species around the bluebells and also helped to place several

small ‘homes’ for solitary

bees kindly supplied by

Kew Gardens. Before

returning to School there

was just time to look at

the excellent show of red

campion and other species

sown in the wood by the

children last year. These

flowers remain a very

attractive sight.

Several aquatic species

such as European white

water lily and fringed

water lily have recently been planted in the pond and protected from depredation by the

resident Mallards and Moorhens. Meadow species have been sown in newly prepared

areas of the wild flower meadow and ferns, donated by Carl Gostling, planted in dry

shade by the woodland hedge. Our continuing survey of plant biodiversity shows we now

have approaching 100 species on the site.

The next working party is on Saturday 6th June starting at 10 am. Please join us. Mike Jackson

PHOENIX GROUP

Harpley Village Hall

June 10th at 7.30pm Rev’d Judith Pollard will give a talk entitled

‘Living with Autism - My Wonderful Family’

Please come. Visitors welcome. £2

MASSINGHAM SPEEDWATCH

NEEDS YOU!

We really need to increase our team of

speedwatch volunteers. If you are interested

please call Andrew Bickerton on 520 307.

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