The Mallard

Issue 378 June 2023

Excellent Support for the Coronation Event

D espite the weather’s best efforts to put us off, over 100 people attended, at any
one time, enjoying the live music acts that played throughout the day. Besides
the music there was lots of entertainment for both adults and children and, refresh-
ment wise, a barbecue and bar supplied by the Dabbling Duck, a cake stall supplied
by the Cartshed Tearoom, a hog roast, a fish and chip van by Tropics Two and an ice
cream van supplied by Paul Adcock.
Thanks go to Triston from Twisted Melon for organising all of the music along with
Chris Coady on sound and Ricky, from RTG, who assembled the stage.
The entertainment for children and adults, included bouncy rides, Nerf darts and
penalty shootout, which was great fun in the rain!
Hay bales donated by Lex Brun made a great picnic circle along
with the fuel for the beacon which was later lit, at around 8pm.
East Anglian Air Ambulance also attended and, with the raffle
that Massingham Stores had provided, helped to raise over £300;
Chrissy Warnes, Dolly Harrison and Janice Bolt were instrumen-
tal in getting everyone to generously support it. Thank you all.
The event was funded and organised by the Great Massingham
Parish Council with support from all the local businesses and the
Village Hall trustees who provided space for parking.
Most importantly, thank you to all the community for helping and
supporting on the day. We would all have wished for better
weather but a good day was enjoyed by all.
Then...eventually... the rain stopped as the main headline act,
‘Flashback Photograph’, got the crowd dancing. Half way through
their set the beacon was lit and a splendid rendition (ahem) of the
national anthem sung by Mark Eldridge to celebrate the King’s
Coronation. (see above, left. More pictures P. 9) Report by Mark Eldridge.
Thank you to Mark and all others involved with the organisation of the event.

Pictures
courtesy
of Peter
James

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Mallard News
This parish magazine is
published every month for the Please Community Lunch
residents of Great and Little join us
Massingham Village Hall Bar,
Massingham with the support of
the Great Massingham Parish Tuesday June 20th Arrive 12.30pm, eat at 1pm
Council, the Parochial Church MENU Chicken curry, rice, poppadoms and mango chutney.
Council and Massingham £8 Dessert - lemon meringue pie.
Village Hall Trustees.
www.greatmassingham.net Come & meet friends for a chat. The Bar will be open.
e-mail: To book lunch please contact Deborah Lambert on
[email protected]
or, email on [email protected] by Friday 16th June.
Editor: Bev. Randall.
6 Abbeyfields
Great Massingham BINGO! We’ve done it!
01485 520 899 We’ve raised enough to repair the Church clock!
Website : Contact the Everyone is delighted we have reached this target
Editor - Details above. and huge thanks go to Chrissie Warnes and her
Deadline for the team of helpers for achieving this. Chrissie says…
next issue Many thanks to all who donated prizes for the bingo in aid of
17th June the church clock repair fund. Also, thank you to Bob, Jo & family
who set up the hall, to all the raffle sellers & ticket folders and,
In This Issue of course, to Julie for checking.
On the night we made £995.20 plus £240 in donations which
was very kind, taking the total to £1,265.20. A big thank you to
• Coronation Event
all who attended. Peggy Janice and Chrissie
• Community Lunch
• Clock Fundraiser
PLEASE SUPPORT Great Massingham Yard Sale.
• Village hall Events
Two Events at the Village Is there anyone out there who
• Yard Sale Plea
Hall to support local girl, would be happy to organise the
• Craft & Chat little Ameera, who is
• Quiz night Annual Yard Sale?
currently undergoing
• Parish Council Usually held the weekend before
cancer treatment. August bank holiday, it will be
• Bowls
• Stall on the Green Saturday, 3rd June, Sunday 20th August, this year.
• The Mallard Charity Football Match I am happy to offer help but I
• Biodiversity News and BBQ need someone to organise.
• Film Night Kick off at 2pm Chrissie 01485 520173
• Pétanque and
• Community Cars Saturday 10th June Craft & Chat - June Dates
• School 100 Club MUSIC QUIZ 2pm at the Village Hall Bar
• West Acre Theatre 7.30pm start 5th June and 19th June
• From the Rector £5 entry. Prizes for the Contact Sue on 07802 670711
• Church News winning team. or email: [email protected]
• Church Services
• Historical Society QUIZ NIGHT STOP PRESS……
• Coronation Topper Village Hall Bar Following the sad death of Irene Allen on
• Woodland Spa Every fourth Saturday, 20th May, the funeral will be on
• Music Quiz Thursday, 22nd the 9th June, at Mintlyn Crematorium, at
• Dates for your diary June, 7.30pm 4pm and afterwards at Great Massingham
Village Hall. Family flowers only.
Rural Crimes Police Officer Contact Service will be available online, details at:
PC Chris Shelley 07900 407 106 [email protected].
[email protected]
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 GREAT MASSINGHAM PARISH COUNCIL—May Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting was held, prior to the May Parish Council meeting, on the 15 th
May. A report on the annual activities of the Parish Council was received from The Chair,
Peter James, and Dr Mike Jackson, as Chair of the Neighbourhood Development Plan Steer-
ing Group, provided a report on the annual progress of the NDP. Parishioners present then
had an opportunity to question the Councillors.
The May Parish Council meeting followed, at 7.30pm, with seven of the eight newly
elected Parish Councillors in attendance – Robin Arbenz, Jon Cole, Mark Eldridge, Kim
Frazer, Kevin Hobart, Peter James, Sue Nash, and Maria West. Alexis Brun was also re-
elected but was not present. Six members of the public along with the newly elected Bor-
ough Councillor for the Massingham with Castle Acre Ward, Alistair Beales, were also
present. Councillor Alistair Beales said that he was delighted to have been elected and
looked forward to representing Great Massingham.
The meeting began with the election of Chair and Vice-Chair. Councillor Peter James
was elected Chair and Councillor Maria West was elected Vice-Chair. These positions
are elected annually.
Finance
The annual accounts for the year ending 31st March, 2023, were approved by the Parish
Council. The Internal Audit will be carried during May by Mr Roger Canwell and his
auditor’s report will be presented to Council at the June meeting. Also, at this point the
Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) will be reviewed by the Parish
Council and subsequently submitted to PKF Littlejohn LLP for external audit.
The end of year accounts will be available on the Parish Council website.
King’s Coronation
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the ‘King’s Coronation Celebratory
Event’ on Saturday 6th May. Despite the weather we hope that you all enjoyed the enter-
tainment and activities and had a great time to mark a once in a lifetime celebration.
The Parish Council thanked Cllr Mark Eldridge for all his efforts in orchestrating the
event as well as all who volunteered their time to help make it a resounding success.
Free ‘Food for Thought’ Advice Sessions and Lily Service
‘Food for thought’- free advice sessions to help residents cook healthy and nutritional
food on a budget, are returning to King’s Lynn. The weekly sessions will be held this
time at St Faith’s Community Hub, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn.
‘Lily’, a service owned and managed by the Borough Council, is organising another 10
weeks of interactive sessions, every Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am. The free-to-
attend drop-in sessions, also held at the Community Hub, are family-friendly, sociable
and you get to taste food cooked by a professional chef ! At the same time, you can pick
up some saving tips about how to cook healthy and tasty food without breaking the bank.
For more information on these sessions or free transport available please either
email [email protected] or telephone Lily on 01553 616200.
‘Time to Talk’ sessions
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mr Giles Orpen-Smellie, will be hosting
online sessions that offer an opportunity for a 15 minute slot with the PCC, either via
Microsoft Teams or telephone, to discuss any issues. See dates below. To book a slot
please contact the PCC’s office at [email protected] or call 01953 424455.
Friday 21st July 9.30-12.30
Friday 18th August 9.30-12.30
Friday 3rd November 9.30-12.30
Next Meeting
The next Parish Council meeting will be held at the Village Hall on 12 th June at 7.30pm.
Members of the public are very welcome to join the meeting.
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Mallard News
GREAT MASSINGHAM INDOOR CARPET BOWLS
The 19th April saw the last few matches of the Indoor Bowls Season.
The Doubles winners were Mark Whitmore and Brian Francis with 35 points; in second
place, just 2 points behind, was Dave Jeffrey and Dylan Fryett. In third place was Colin
Whitmore and Harvey Howlett with 31 points.
The Singles competition was a very close affair with many matches having to have a
deciding leg after both players ended up in a draw after 15 ends. The final was ‘one of
those’ with Colin Whitmore coming out the eventual winner over Stuart Figura with
Dylan and Jason Fryett joint 3rd.
Many thanks to everyone who brought along food on the last night and to Debbie for
keeping all our Wednesday evenings available. Thanks also to Steve Baker who did not
want to commit to playing this year but filled in on several occasions. He eventually
played the rest of the season from Christmas onwards with Pat Jeffrey after her original
partner dropped out.
If you are interested in having a go next year (usually starts in early October)
just give me a ring on 01485 520476. Bob Nash
Great Massingham Bowls Club Stall
BINGO Result on the Green
from 31st March Saturday
The amazing sum of £1,286 was July 1st
raised at our special prize Bingo to 9am - 12noon
support the Bowls Club. Proceeds for
Many thanks to everyone who gave Massingham
prizes and came along and supported Historical
on the night. Alison Gagen Society

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 Some History About the Mallard Magazine

The Mallard
Here are some facts about the Mallard magazine including when it was first published
and how it has developed over the years. Below left is a copy of the front page of the
very first issue, published in October 1991.
Note the different, original title
of Massinghams’ Monthly
which, after three years, was
changed to The Mallard.
At the beginning it was an A4
publication of one or two sheets
and delivered each month with
the free paper. Computers were
not very advanced and not so
readily available in 1991 and,
for the first few years, it was
produced using an Amstrad
Word Processor, cutting and
pasting and photocopying.
It was changed to an A5, eight
page booklet, in June 1998. The
size was increased to twelve
pages in 2006 and to the current
sixteen pages in 2008.
In 2011 colour was added to
four pages and The Mallard
was published on-line in full
colour.
It has never missed an issue.
A village website was then set
up by the Mallard team in
2004 and upgraded again in
2018 to its current format.
In time, as computer technology progressed, more improvements
were made to layout.
The first photographs were added in 2004 and there
were two colour supplements in 2007.

Can You Help?

We need a new Editor as Bev Randall is retiring
in September after 18.5 years.
Please register an interest in helping by emailing
[email protected]
This is a very important role for our village.
Please volunteer.

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Mallard News
Biodiversity Project News
The May working party morning concentrated
on planting aquatics along the pond bank beside
the wood. A mix of species was used including
bogbean, water mint, water figwort and great
spearwort, some of which have spread success-
fully at Scotsman’s Pit. In addition, two field
maples were added to the hedge behind the
meadow and some musk mallow planted nearby
for which thanks are due to Andrew Bickerton.
Although mid-May, woolly hats seemed to be
the order of the day!
Scotsman’s Pit continued to deliver the unex-
pected, (no, not the hand grenade this time!)
when Robin Arbenz found a handsome drake
Mandarin duck. It may have been a local escapee or
from the wild population which has become estab-
lished here, mainly in the Brecks in Norfolk. Man-
darins were introduced to Britain but there are now
thought to be more in the wild here than in their
native Asia. Most of the British population is found
in the south-east where they prefer tree lined waters
as, perhaps surprisingly, they usually nest in tree
holes. This bird certainly favoured the north end of
the pond with its overhanging branches.
In June we have working parties on the morning of Saturday 17 th June at 10 a.m. but also
on the afternoon of Wednesday 14th at 2p.m. The mid-week date is an experiment, so if
you’d like to help but Saturdays are not convenient do come along if you can.
Tim Baldwin

FILM NIGHT Pétanque Court…….

Anyone is free to use the court at the village
Thursday June 15th hall to play pétanque/boules.
£5, at the Village Hall There is a scoreboard
7pm for 7.30pm near the court and a table
‘The to use for drinks - from
the bar - on a warm
Fabelmans’ evening. (The code to
Steven Spielberg’s unlock the table is avail-
utterly beguiling able from the bar staff.)
fictionalised movie- At the moment, the court is used regularly
memoir starring on a Thursday evening by a group of
Michelle Williams friends but is free at all other times.
and Paul Dano.
Why not have a go?
For help with transport
If you want to learn how to play, you are
Call Denny welcome to come and watch/play on a Thursday
07887 927 691. evening before starting a group of your own.

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Celebrating the Coronation on 6th May…...

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Mallard News

The World health Organisation tells us that the Covid Pandemic is over! That’s great
news but the consequences of that dreadful period of ill heath and lock down has left its
scars in many areas of our lives. Things aren’t as they were.
For Community cars, we faced loosing many volunteer drivers who for their own reasons
decided not to return to driving and who can blame people for such decisions. So we
don’t have as many drivers now but, as with during the lockdown, we still aimed to en-
sure that passengers with medical appointments got taken to them. A big thank you to all
who masked up and did their bit.
We are now back to offering the range of trips we used to, including those all important
medical trips. This gave our committee an idea! Although there is a small charge for
such things as shopping etc. health appointments can be difficult to fund by passengers
who are in receipt of certain benefits. We set aside money last year and created our Med-
ical Support Fund aimed at helping qualifying passengers to go for appointments, not
worrying about the cost. We are now almost a year round and the scheme has been very
successful. Of course, we continue to keep a weather eye on the funds and we are confi-
dent that we will run it for another year, and then, once again, take stock.
Back to driver shortage! If you are interested in volunteering for the scheme, please
get in touch with me - Neil Steed 07854 114 635 or [email protected]

Great Massingham C of E Community Car Scheme

Primary School 100 Club winners
The winners of the April Draw 2023 DRIVERS URGENTLY NEEDED
1st prize Betty Gillett Apply on line
2nd prize Ali Ridgwell at massinghamcommunitycars.co.uk or
3rd prize Mrs N. Acourt Phone: 01485 520 823
WHAT’S ON AT WESTACRE THEATRE?....
for much more information and to book
www.westacretheatre.com or TEL: 01760 755 800
Here is a brief summary of ‘What’s on When’ in June’.
Visit the website for more details such as costs, times and meal availability.
17 June The film ‘Living’ will be screened at 2pm, £12. Pre-screening lunch available.
14 June Dyad Productions present ‘A Room of One’s Own’ at 7.30pm, £17.50.
15 June On screen (NT Live) ‘Fleabag (Encore 2023)’ at 7pm, £12. Supper available.

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Message for Parishioners from Rev’d Sue Martin
Welcome to June! Let’s hope that when you receive the magazine
the weather will be warm and sunny.
On June 21st, we have the Summer Equinox, the longest day in the year.
From our house at the end of our village, we have a wonderful view of the
sun setting in the west. I have measured its position through the year. It is amazing how
much it changes, not just the time of sunset but the place where it sets in the western sky.
There is nowhere better to watch the sun go down in the summer than on one of our
beaches on the West Norfolk coast. A glorious sight as the rays reach out across the sea.
But June is also a month of extreme activity for our children and young people in educa-
tion. It’s exam time! From GCSE’s and A levels to college and university exams. A
stressful time, the exams are really important and, as part of that, they bring a lot of pres-
sure on our students. In our primary schools too, children have been completing the
SAT’s papers which, it seems, were especially hard this year.
After the exams, hopefully there is time for other activities such as Sports Days and,
maybe, some outings to different places.
As Christians we believe that we should live life in all its fullness. The passage from
John: Chapter 10 verse 10 says that ‘Jesus came so that we may live life in all its full-
ness’. It is important to have time for more than just work. Time for sharing things to-
gether, for friendship, for caring and loving each other and time for all in our communi-
ties. Time for each other and time to love the world and creation around us, that really is
what life is for. Our churches and their grounds across the ten parishes of our benefice,
also always offer a peaceful place to go and reflect and take time.
With very best wishes to all our young people in education and training. We say to them,
once the hard work is completed, then enjoy what life has to offer in love and friendship.
Rev’d Sue Martin
Church News
Summer Fete
As you can see from the poster left, we are
holding our Summer Fete on Saturday 8 th July.
Please come and support. It will be held both
on the village green and in the Church.
In the meantime we would appreciate your
help with our Bric-a-Brac stall. If you have any
items to donate for the stall they can be left in
the back of the church in the box provided or
call Margaret 01485 520135, for collection.
Church Clock
Thanks to a massive result with the bingo and
tremendous thanks to Chrissie Warnes and
Bric-a-Brac helpers. (See page 2) We have reached our
target to repair the clock in the tower!
An order has been placed with Cumbria Clock
Company to do the repairs. They have serviced
the clock for nearly twenty years and have al-
ready started this repair. We will keep you
updated as to progress. Stephen Hudson
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Church Services June 2023
Date Time Service Location
Sunday 4th June 8.30 am Holy Communion Roydon
9.30 am Family Service Harpley
9.30 am Holy Communion Little Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Grimston
Wed. 7th June 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley
th
Sunday 11 June 8.30 am Holy Communion Ashwicken
9.30 am Morning Prayer Little Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Gayton
10.30 am Holy Communion Great Massingham
Sunday 18th 10.30 am Group Holy Communion Harpley
Wed. 21st June 9.00 am Holy Communion Grimston
th
Sunday 25 June 8.30 am Holy Communion East Walton
9.30 am Holy Communion Little Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Gayton
10.30 am Family Service Great Massingham
3.00 pm Celtic Service Gayton Thorpe
Sunday 2nd July 8.30 am Holy Communion Roydon
9.30 am Family Service Harpley
9.30 am Songs of Praise Little Massingham
10.30 am Holy Communion Grimston
For more news please visit our benefice website at www.ggmbenefice.uk
Coffee and Cakes WHY NOT CONSIDER OUR DAY OUT
IN PETERBOROUGH? - SEE BELOW

DAY OUT IN PETERBOROUGH

Thursday 14th
September 2023
Cost £22
Coach journey and
guided tour of the
Cathedral
Saturday 10th June, The afternoon is free to enjoy the lovely city
in Great Massingham Church, from 10am. of Peterborough. Meet at Hudson’s fen,
Please come and support. Grimston (PE32 1BY) at 9am
A warm welcome to all where we can leave our cars.
The coach will leave Peterborough at 4pm
Readings for Sunday so we will be back at approximately 5pm.
Services To reserve a place please contact
Please see the website Rosemarie Bowers on
for suggested readings 01485 600485 / 07940913176
for our services Or Joy Smith 01485 600402 / 07900893891
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 Useful Numbers
Organisation Contact Phone No.
Allotment Association Daisy Robinson 07979 723 288
Biodiversity Project Tim Baldwin 520 813
Borough Council Alistair Beales To be confirmed
Bell Ringing Dale Gagen 520 024
Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520 796
Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601 251
Community Car Scheme Office 520 823
Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520 609
County Council Stuart Graham Dark 07450 679 355
Dabbling Duck Pub Mark Dobby 520 827
Doctors Massingham Surgery 520 521
The Film Night Arthur Allen 520 628
Fishing Warden Paul Smith & Ken Perry PC Clerk 01328 823391
Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae & Rita Gostling 520 259 & 520 730
Massingham Historical Society Jeanne Robinson 520 455
Neighbourhood Plan Mike Jackson 520 056
Parish Council Peter James (Chair) & Sarah Harvey (Clerk) Clerk 01328 823391
Pre-School Pip Grange 07807 185 746
Police Non-emergency 101
School Kirsten Stibbon 520 362
Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Steven Gould 07557 357415
Village Hall Hall & Bar & Debs Lambert 520 588
Village Stores and Deli Mark and Kerry Eldridge 520 272

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or roadside?
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Doorstep Tyre Fitting Ltd
Call: 07984 804 679 SOFA CLEANING
• Same day service Call the local experts now
• Covering the whole of
Norfolk
• Emergency or regular tyre
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Please Note: We do not carry out
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leaks or just replace valves.

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 MASSINGHAM Another Amazing Topper!
A huge thank you to our
HISTORICAL SOCIETY ‘Topper friends’ for yet
Saturday June 17th 7.30pm another wonderful creation to mark our
King’s Coronation on the 6th May.
Enjoy a tour of So colourful and so special.
Raynham Control Tower
& Heritage Room.

Transport can be arranged,

contact M.H.S. FB page
Teas & Coffees available.
Please bring your own garden chair. WOODLAND SPA
Members Free Guests £3
now open, at
Little Massingham Manor
Wood-fired hot tub, sauna, ice bath and
outdoor shower.
Available to hire on a private session
Saturday 10th June basis.
Great Massingham Village Hall Please see our website for further
Jerry Barnes’ Fabulous Music Quiz details and to book –
See more details on page 2. www.norfolkbound.co.uk

Some June 2023 ‘Dates at a Glance’

Date Event Time Place
3 June Charity Football match 2pm Village Hall
5,19 June Craft and Chat 2pm Village Hall Bar
10 June Music Quiz 7.30 pm Village Hall
10 June Coffee and Cakes 10 am St Mary’s Church
12 June Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm Village Hall
14/17 June Biodiversity Working Party 10am/2pm Weasenham Road Pond
15 June Film Night 7 for 7.30 pm Village Hall
17 June Historical Society - Rainham Visit 7.30 pm West Rainham Control Tower
20 June Community Lunch 1pm Village Hall Bar
22 June Quiz Night 7.30 pm Village Hall
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