The Mallard

Issue 290

November 2015

Positive response to Village Hall Consultation says...

Just What The Village Needs

bout fifty people from the Village and representatives of fourteen village
organisations attended the Consultation on 14th October to view the plans
and proposals for the refurbishment of the Village Hall. Over thirty participants
completed detailed feedback forms most of which were very supportive saying
things like: Just what the village needs; the work planned looks great.
Quite a few practical and useful comments were made and the Refurbishment
Committee is working its way through these.
The plans and background information are being put on display at the Hall. Of
course, our ability to make these plans a reality depends on the willingness of funders
to support the project and work will have to be done in stages, the first of which is
shown in the picture above.
Many thanks to those came along. If you were unable to come but would like to
contribute in any way, please speak to Arthur Allen on 520 628.
Robin Arbenz
Village Hall Memories
I'm hoping to put together a small booklet covering
the history of the Village Hall from its beginnings to
the present day.
If anybody has any photos/memories that will help
tell the hall's story, please contact me, David Miller,
as soon as possible on 01485 520988 or email
[email protected]
Many thanks.
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VILLAGE HALL
NOVEMBER EVENTS
9th Nov Hall AGM
9th Nov Craft & Chat
14th Nov Race Night
18th Nov Coffee Evening
21st Nov Christmas Market
27th&28th Murder Mystery

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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.

Histry Bits......
HOME TRUTHS
On the 23rd of February 1820 the Reverend Charles David
Brereton was appointed rector of Little Massingham. He was
deeply interested in alleviating the grinding poverty of agricultural workers, and he published several books on the subject.
Conditions were bad in Little Massingham but, at least, the
www.greatmassingham.net
population seemed to be honest. In Great Massingham, things
e-mail:
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Editorial Committee
about our beautiful village:
Editor: Bev. Randall.
19th
In the neighbouring parish (of
6 Abbeyfields
Century
Great
Massingham)
there
have
been,
Great Massingham
01485 520899
Farm
during the year, cases of burglary,
Treasurer: David Baines
Labourer
issuing of base coin, sheep, pig, corn
01485 520966
and fowl stealing, besides poaching
Deadline for the and other offences. The house of
next issue
one of the labourers was searched,
20th November and in it were found base coin, silver
and gold, corn, and other articles,
In this issue
the apparatus of house-breaking,
Village Hall Plans
vice, files, dark lantern, and fifty
Villag Hall Memories picklock keys, which open almost
Histry Bits
all the locks in the two parishes. It is
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known that fifteen or more of the
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labourers have been at this mans
Village Hall Events
house at a time, and all night gaming.
Three persons have been transported from the same village
Parish Council
during the past year, and many others imprisoned. The testimony
Grassroots Malawi
of the farmers and constables goes to shew that the great body
Gert & Daisy
of the labourers have been more or less connected with the
Baby & Toddler
notorious offenders. No change there, then!
David Miller
Community Cars
Coffee Evening
MOBILE
T h e Fi l m C l u b
Murder Mystery
LIBRARY
Macmillan Thanks
Thursday November 19th, 7pm for 7.30pm,
th
24 November
Christmas Market
Massingham Village Hall, 3.50 entry.
&
Refreshments available.
Coffee & Craft Sale
22nd December
Bowls Club
Mr Holmes
Message for Parishioners
Long-retired and near the end
Craft and Chat of his life, Sherlock Holmes
Play Park News
Monday 9th
(Ian McKellen) grapples with
Church News
an unreliable memory and must
November
Church Services
rely on his housekeeper's son
2-4pm
Road Race
as he revisits the still-unsolved
Village Hall Bar case that led to his retirement.
Strollers
See you there!
Dates for your Diary
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HOT NEWS!
Great Massingham shortlisted
for Sports Award
Great Massingham Tennis and Multisports Club have been shortlisted for the
Community Club of the Year award in
the 2015 Norfolk Sports Awards.
The organisers, Active
Norfolk, receive hundreds
of nominations and say
that being shortlisted is a
fantastic achievement.
The overall winner is
announced at a ceremony
in Norwich on 11th Nov.

WANTED!
In or near
Great Massingham
Livery for 15hh, 17-year old cob gelding.
Preferably grass livery, starting about
first week in December.
Please call Heather on 07935 660501 or
e-mail: [email protected]

NOVEMBER QUIZ NIGHT

The last Quiz night of the year will be on
the 26th November, 7.30pm and we start
the New Year on the 28th January.
Village Hall Bar. See you there!
VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS
Keep Fit
Wed.1.45pm to 2.45pm
Bingo
Fridays at 7.30pm
Auction
Sundays
Coronation Club (4th Wed.) 2pm - 4pm
Baby &Toddler
Thurs. 10am - 11.30am
Folk Spot
Sundays 7pm -10pm
Craft & Chat
(2nd Monday) 2pm - 4pm
Please Note: BINGO 26th not 27th November
NOVEMBER FOLKSPOT IN THE BAR
15th Celandine, a Suffolk duo, Triangle,
a Suffolk trio and Stephen Keeble.
22nd Willowspin (ceilidh band) and
Chris Pidgeon - all from Norwich.
29th Kevin Taplin from Wymondham &
possibly Front Porch.
No live broadcasts on 1st and 8th.

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Parish Council Report - October Meeting involving the Play Park and the Bowls

Seven councillors attended the meeting on 19th

Club. Details will be confirmed when exOctober. Also present was the Clerk, Mr. Tilbury act figures regarding costings and grants
(Borough Councillor) and four parishioners.
available are known.

The new Transparency Code for smaller

Councils was discussed. This will produce
extra work for Parish Councils but, unfortunately, a number of the instructions are unclear. Clarification is to be sought from the
Department for Communities and Local
Government.
Concern was expressed at the possibility of
Norfolk County Council closing the villages
Fire Station. This is an essential facility for
our isolated location and appropriate letters
are to be sent to Norfolk County Council
and the Chief Fire Officer.
The Village Link Action Group continues
with its work to provide additional local bus
services. The members voted to support, in
principle, this worthy project and all parishes
involved along the routes will be requested
to pledge financial assistance within the
next two months.
The members agreed to support projects

A Celebration Tea Time event is to be

held on 11th November for all parishioners
born before 1st September 1939.
Various items of correspondence and all
outstanding accounts were processed.
Next meeting
16th November at 7.30 pm, Village Hall.
THE
ANNUAL GENERALMEETING
of the Village Hall Trustees is on
9th NOVEMBER,
7pm at the VILLAGE HALL

GRASSROOTS MALAWI
The seven Stalls on the Green this summer
for Grassroots Malawi have made 1,830.
Thank you all so much for your support.
Please keep bringing your items for sale
as we are now collecting for next year.
Many , many thanks.
Jenny & Paul

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Gert & Daisy....... Well, here we are agin folks. We nearly missed it this month cos we
hev hed so much ter dew. Winter drawers on now that int harf chilly.
Gert hev bin a bit dicky. She hed her flu and newmoania jab last Sataday and by Sundy
she thort she wus gorna die. Where on earth do snot come from? We hope yew are awl
feeling OK and managed ter servive the flu job.
We are both gunna star in another Murder Mystery up the hall this month. We are quoit
excited abowt it as there hev ben a few now and Mr Prickerton has never bin the victim
so hopefully that moight be him this toime. In eny case we congratulate him on becoming
a granddad his boy Matthew hev got a little gal Phoebe.
On a very sad note we would like to send our sympathy to the family of Donny Darlow
who sadly passed away in October. He was such a lovely man and always ready to have
a laugh with you. He was the local bingo caller for many years. Our thoughts are with
his wife Sylvia and family at this very sad time. Also we hev heard that Joy Back has
passed away. She and Derek worked hard for the Church and we learnt to play the handbells at hers and had many an enjoyable evening there. Condolences to all her family.
Daisy went and watched the Bike Race thother Sundy. Them boikes dont harf go farst!
That pittled down so Daisy and Sid went hum fer a cuppa half way thru but see the larst
lap. Les hope they dew it agin next year.
We hope yew awl tek care on Firework Night and remember ter keep your dogs and cats
in only sausages and burgers on the barbecues please!
The first Craft and Chat went very well up the hall. There wus16 ladies come and dun
their luvly crafts. There wus cardmaking and quilting ter patchwork and crochet. Daisy
dun sum embroidry and Gert darned Sids socks. That were a really luvly afternoon.
We would loike ter thank Mr Brun fer his comment on Gert and Daisy meaning crazy
in Cockney rhyming slang. We dun sum investigation on tinternet and officially Olaf
means relic in Scandinavian (furriner). If yew look in the Urban Dictionary yew ken
find a more interesting meaning! The most modern Olaf we know is a small snowman
from the film Frozen he is a bit dense and leaves small puddles on the floor.
Thanks ter Bev fer checking owt the bells glad someone reads our little ramblings!
As we write this, Daisy is waiting fer a call from her boy ter let her know the latest
grandchild hev arrived safely but six weeks early. They hev bin in Stevenage hospital fer
just over three weeks keeping an eye on mum and baby. Thanks ter the hospital staff and
fingers crossed awl turns owt well.
Guess yewll awl be gitting yer Christmas shopping dun soon. Well dewing our lists soon.
We are now gitting ready fer the Celebration Tea Time thanks ter awl the ladies who
hev offered ter help and mek cakes and Peggy fer sausage rolls (hope theres a cupple fer
us, too!). Dew yew keep atroshing.
Gert and Daisy
Thought of the month:War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Great Massingham Baby & Toddler

PLAYING FIELD
REMINDER
Please remember that dogs are not
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EVERY THURSDAY
10am - 11.30am at the Village Hall
1.50 including a snack.
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GM A
C C S
Great Massingham Area
Community Car Scheme

The Borough
Council Backs
Community Cars
Once Again

The Scheme continues to receive increasing numbers of requests for trips for hospital and doctors appointments, essential
shopping etc. Underpinning the growing
service is modest but essential financial
help from local authorities such as our Borough Council. We are pleased that, despite
cuts to its overall spending, the Council has
accepted our case for a further years support. Recognition of the importance of our
work was summed up in this comment from
the Council: Its meant with all honesty

when I say your service is very much appreciated in West Norfolk. We hear numerous
stories of rural isolation and loneliness
being a bigger risk to health than smoking or
obesity so the work you do in making sure
this risk is reduced is invaluable......
To continue to measure up to this high
regard we badly need additional drivers
to meet the growing demand and replace
those who have recently retired. There is no
set time commitment, drivers are paid 40
pence a mile (approx) and are always free
to decline invitations to take trips. Just one
trip a fortnight would be a great help.
Please ring 520 823 for more information
and a simple application form.
Mike Jackson (Chairman)

Please Support
Our Coffee Evening

DEATH
AT THE
SHANGRI-LA

For those who might not be aware, we are

trying to raise funds for a defibrillator for
the village. At present 600 has been
raised but 2,000 is needed to purchase
this piece of equipment.
A coffee evening is being held in the village hall on Wednesday 18th November
so why not come along for a coffee and
homemade cake and help support this
valuable cause at the same time?

A Murder Mystery
7pm for 7:15pm at the Village Hall
Friday 27th Nov 6
Saturday 28th Nov 12.50
(Cottage Pie/Pasta Bake & pud on Saturday)

Coffee Evening

Tickets from the Village Shop

Wed. 18th November

7pm to 9pm
At Massingham Village Hall

Directed by Ann Bowen and starring

Barry Bowen, Rob Burton, Emma Duggan,
Molly Duggan, Sue Nash, Richard Patrick, Neil
Steed, Lorna Taylor and Jill Whitmore.

There will be coffee/tea, cakes,

raffle, tombola and more.
Any donation or offer of prizes
would be appreciated.
Contact Mel on 07833475864
Please support this important cause.

Buy your tickets now

before it is too late!
Tables of about six, but don't worry if
you don't make up a full table:
we'll find you some new friends.
Raising funds for the
Village Hall and the Multi-sports Club

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Macmillan
Cancer Support
Special Thanks
from Chrissie
Thank you to everyone who helped this
event by giving donations, prizes, baking cakes and all those who gave their
time in any way both before and on the
day. Thanks you also to the pupils and
staff at the school who kindly donated
45 from their coffee morning. Last
but not least, thank you to everyone who
came along to give your support.
All this support enabled us to make the
fantastic amount of 7,622! You are all
amazing.
Chrissie Warnes

St Marys Church
Christmas Market
Saturday 21st November
11am-2pm

Come and buy your

Christmas presents and
decorations, have a light
lunch & enjoy yourselves.
Raffle and Tombola and
the usual stalls.
Please come & support your village
church. It will be much appreciated.

Coffee Morning and

Table Top / Craft Sale
Saturday 5th December
10.30am to 12.30pm
5 per table.
Please contact
Suzie Overson 01485 520 143
Please book your table now.

Thank You Great Massingham

The Macmillan Worlds Biggest Coffee
Morning fundraising event has now raised
over 138 million since the very first official
coffee morning in 1991 which saw 2,600
supporters raise 208,000. In 2014 over
200,000 registered hosts raised an incredible
25 million!
As the new fundraising manager for Macmillan in the area I was delighted to attend the
coffee morning held in Great Massingham
village hall, organised by Chrissie Warnes
and her team of fantastic volunteers. I cant
thank everyone involved enough, for the tremendous support the event received raising
an absolutely incredible 7622!
At Macmillan we offer financial, practical,
medical and emotional support to anyone
affected by cancer throughout their cancer
journey and beyond but right now we cant
reach everyone who needs us. With over
98% of our income received via voluntary
donations, here are some examples of how
the money you have raised will help more
people affected by cancer get the support
they need to take back control of their lives.
27 Could pay for a Macmillan Nurse for
an hour.
180 Could pay for a Macmillan Grant that
helps a person living with cancer heat
their home when they really need to.
1604 Could operate our Macmillan Support
line for an hour.
2,871 Could pay for 5,520 copies of The
Cancer Guide.
Every day in Norfolk 15 people will hear the
devastating news they have cancer and in the
UK 2.5 million people are living with and
beyond cancer. By 2030 this figure is set to
rise to 4 million. THANK YOU once again
for helping us reach and support more people
today and in the future.
Nicola Clark, West Norfolk & West Suffolk
Fundraising Manager.
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Massingham Bowls Club Report 2015
2015 was another reasonably successful season for Massingham Bowls Club. We continue to
achieve good results compared to some of our close rivals who have better resources.
The achievements this season were as follows:
The Silver Jubilee team led by Colin Whitmore maintained their status in a very competitive first division having been promoted last year.
Having won the competition last year the Silver Jubilee team again got to the final of
the Subsidiary Cup competition but came runners-up in a very close game decided on
the last end.
The Albert Victor A team led by Malcolm Hipkin, having won the League last year,
were runners-up this year.
The Albert Victor A team also won the League Cup for the third successive year.
The Albert Victor B team led by Martin Matthews were only able to maintain their
position in the third division.
We continue to carry out our own maintenance to the green which this year will require
another major overhaul. The overall appearance of the green has been greatly enhanced
by the renovation and re-planting of the flower beds, which has been mainly carried out
by Bob Nash (aka Sid).
As everyone is aware, the Village Hall Trustees are planning major redevelopment of the
premises and these will have a direct impact on the bowling green necessitating the re
moval of the current bowls hut and the removal of the remaining wall along the hall-side
of the green. To facilitate these planned changes the bowls club are currently working on
erecting a new pavilion and store on the south side of the green. We are envisaging this
project will be financed by grant monies in addition to funds from both the Village Hall
and the Bowls Club.
Massingham again hosted the Albert Victor League Presentation Night in the Village
Hall on 10th October bringing welcome revenue to the hall and club. Malcolm Hipkin
and Peter Wadham intend to continue as joint League Secretaries to the Albert Victor
League next season, if re-elected.
We welcome new members to Massingham Bowls Club next season as it is becoming
ever more difficult to compete in the league and cup competitions with such a small
squad. Anyone, beginners included, interested in joining next season please contact
Peter Wadham (520796), Martin Matthews (520707),
Colin Whitmore (520609) or Malcolm Hipkin (520393).
The winter indoor short-mat bowls sessions on Wednesday evenings will this year be run
by John Setford and will start again in mid-October. This competition is open to all and
we welcome new players. If you wish to join in you do not need any equipment or previ
ous experience as bowls will be provided and instruction is available, if required. The
informal daytime sessions on Monday afternoons are also continuing. These are an ideal
introduction to the game. If you would like to play, just turn up and play.
Massingham Bowls Club are pleased to represent the village in the various leagues and
are grateful for the ongoing support from the Massingham Village Hall and the Social
Club. We look forward to another successful season next year.
Peter Wadham Chairman, Massingham Bowls Club
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Message to all Parishioners

I TO ALL PARISHIONERS

recently accompanied two of our schools Harpley and Great Massingham - on a visit to Norwich Cathedral where, with other Norfolk primary schools, they explored the question: Who is Jesus? The children and
teachers! - were given many opportunities all around the cathedral to explore
in small groups different aspects of Jesus life and work. They took with them beautiful
crosses they had made with the schools prayers on them which were used in a service at
the end of the day. I was privileged to be alongside our schools. The children behaved
impeccably and really engaged with different learning opportunities on offer, which
ranged from music and movement, writing a praise song, acting and thinking about different ways to pray and listening to stories from Jesus life. Well done to everyone, you
did us all proud!
Remember, remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot... Yes, its
that Guy Fawkes time of year once more. Dont forget to keep safe if you are having a
Bonfire Party or going to a fireworks display. Remember the Firework Code. You cant
be too careful with so many dangers around.
November also brings the season of Remembrance. This year, November 8 th will be Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day falls the following Wednesday (11 th). It is profoundly important to have this annual opportunity to remember with deep gratitude the
ultimate sacrifice made by members of our Armed Forces (and also civilians) both in
previous wars and those who tragically continue to lose their lives to this day, in theatres
of war throughout the world, for the freedoms we hold so dear.
Let us also remember the work of the Royal British Legion, and other military charities,
providing lifelong support for the Armed Forces community. There are many veterans
living with the consequences of life-changing mental or physical injuries, re-building
their lives. You may have seen the recent BBC programme DIY SOS from Manchester; it brought home the great need to affirm and empower our veterans and their families
in civilian life after their careers in the Armed Forces have ended.
May God bless us all, Revd Judith.
Play Park Latest
At their meeting on 19th October, Great
Massingham Parish Council voted to support
the proposal for new equipment for the village play park.
Phase 1 will include a 4 metre climbing net,
a multi activity climbing frame and a single
point group swing. Phase 2 equipment and
design will be decided at a later date.
The council committed to 50% of the overall cost with the remaining 50% hopefully
being funded by a grant from WREN.
The next stage is to complete the application
to WREN by the deadline in January.
WRENs decision will be made in April
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2016 and, if we are successful, installation

of Phase 1 should be completed by late July.
In order to help with our application, letters
of support would be a real asset. These
need to be with us by the end of November.
Post your letters to me:
Andrew Bickerton at Johore, 9, Abbey
Road, Great Massingham. PE32 2HN or
simply pop it through my door.
Andrew Bickerton, Liz Foster, John Bridger.

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Church Services
Date
st

1 November
4th November

November
Time

Service

9.30 am Sung Holy Communion

11.00 am Holy Communion
9.00 am Holy Communion

Location
Harpley
Great Massingham
Harpley

8th November
Remembrance
Sunday

10.00 am Remembrance Service

10.50 am Remembrance Service
4.00 pm The GAP

Great Massingham
Harpley
Roydon

15th November
24th Sunday After
Trinity

9.30am Holy Communion

11.00 am Holy Communion
11.00 am Family Service

Little Massingham
Harpley
Great Massingham

22nd November
Christ The King

11.00 am Holy Communion

3.00 pm Celtic Worship

Great Massingham
Gayton Thorpe

29th November
Advent Sunday

10.30 am Holy Communion

Little Massingham

Monthly Benefice Prayer Meeting,

Sunday 1st November, Ashwicken, 3pm & Sunday 2nd December, St Nicholas, Gayton, 3pm

CHURCH NEWS
Harvest
Many thanks to all who helped at our harvest
events this year and all who supported. All
very much enjoyed by everyone.
Wednesday Teas
Wednesday Afternoon Teas will continue by
the kind hospitality of Dickie and Bryan at
34 John Morton Crescent. First get-together
will be 4th November, from 2 pm.
Wednesday afternoon tea drinkers raised
102 on 21st October, on the spur of the moment, for backpacks that Samaritans Purse
will be giving to female and child refugees.
They contain clothing, food, toiletries and
other essential items. Thank you all.
Church Cleaning
Saturday mornings at 10am . Please join us.
Messy Church
Thursday 25th November
from 3.30pm in Gayton
Village Hall. Please join us
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Remembrance Services
There will be Remembrance
Services throughout the
benefice on 8th November.
Times are as follows:
10am
10.30am
10.30am
10.50am

Great Massingham
Gayton
Grimston
Harpley

"Our duty with these commemorations is

clear. To honour those who served.
To remember those who died.
And to ensure that the lessons
learnt live with us for ever.
And that is exactly what we will do."
THE GAP
Sunday 8th
November at 4pm
All Saints Church
Roydon
A very relaxed time together
with prayer and praise

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Adult Couple
20
Individual Adult
14
Over 65 years
10
Juniors (14 17yrs)
7

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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

520628/07818 807 738

Fishing Warden

Nigel Yates

520844/07527 866 055

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 855 046

520387

Pre-School

Pip Armitage

07807 185 746

Police

Non-emergency

101

School

Ann Beardall

520362

Village Hall

Hall & Bar & Vic Cross

520588/520387

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Kings Lynn Cycling Club

ROAD RACE

This event took place on the 18th October and, as you can see, many cyclists took
part. The day was cloudy with some rain so not the best conditions both for cyclists
and spectators. Nevertheless, a good number of people from the village came along
to watch and support. Lets hope our village is chosen again next year.
of Great Massingham and a
plentiful supply of ripe blackberries (and no, the Devil
hasnt missed them yet!)
After the farm we made our
way down the hill to Sandy
Lane. Sandy it wasnt but
muddy and soggy it was!
We arrived back in good time to enjoy a
traditional roast lunch at the Dabbling Duck.
Our next walk will be the last this year and
incorporate our annual Christmas quiz.
The date has yet to be finalised.
Andrew Bickerton

Strollers... Up Hill and Down Dale

On Sunday 18th October ten strollers met at
the Well and set off up Drunken Drove to
join Peddars Way. Here we turned left and
followed the path across the B1145 and up the
hill towards Shepherds Bush. Pigs were in
abundance in the fields happily rooting,
feeding and wallowing in the mud. We also
wallowed and squelched as we negotiated
the deep tracks left by heavy machinery.
After a bit of a climb, we reached the Castle
Acre Road at the top of the hill. We crossed
the road and walked down the track to College Farm. This route afforded us fine views

Dates for your Diary November

Date

Event

9 Nov
9 Nov
14 Nov

Craft & Chat

Village Hall AGM
Race Night

15,22,29 Nov

Folkspot

Time

Place

2 - 4 pm
7pm
7 for 7.30pm

Village Hall Bar

Village Hall
Village Hall

7 - 10pm

Village Hall Bar

16 Nov

Parish Council Meeting

7.30pm

Village Hall

18 Nov

Coffee Evening

7 - 9pm

Village Hall

19 Nov

Film Club

7 for 7.30pm

Village Hall

21 Nov

Christmas Market

11am to 2pm

Village Hall

24 Nov

Mobile Library

26 Nov

Quiz Night

27 & 28 Nov

Murder Mystery

From 11am

As timetabled

7.30pm

Village Hall

7.15pm

Village Hall

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