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Hello Everyone
I hope you are all thriving and keeping warm.
This is the easiest editorial to do because I get the opportunity to thank all of you
who so nobly keep the Voice going. Thank you to all our advertisers for your
continued support. Thanks to Steve for all his efforts in organising the said adverts.
Thank you to all my lovely contributors who each month answer my request for
copy and especially those of you who send in early copy! Thank you to John
Currey and his bundles deliveries. Another thank you to all the foot soldiers who
turn out every issue to pop the Voice through your door, you do a magnificent job. A
special thank you to those few people in East Winch who eagerly await the few
spare copies of the Voice, you cheer my soul. And thank you to Sam at the printers
for your support.
Wishing you all a healthy, happy and joyful Christmas and 2024.
Gina
Next issue to be collected Jan 26th. Copy in by Jan. 16th please
Our Pastoral Team

Rev’d Sue Martin Assistant Priest 01553 636303 revdsuemartin@gmail.com

Joy Smith Reader 01485 600402 joysmith61@btinternet.com

The Magazine Team

Gina Watling Editor 01553 636620 editor@tvotv.co.uk
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John Currey Distribution 01553 636814 distribution@tvotv.co.uk

Co-ordinators
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Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 scmac_26@hotmail.com
Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate
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Bill Lewis East Walton 01760 339024 billandrachel@btconnect.com

Website
Steve Williamson Website editor 01553 636413 editor@ggmbenefice.uk

Church Contacts
All Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey
Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 636413 steve@venes.co.uk
St Mary’s Church, East Walton
Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 339024 billandrachel@btconnect.com
St Mary’s Church, Gayton Thorpe
Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253 scmac_26@hotmail.com
St Nicholas Church, Gayton
Churchwarden Stan Watkinson 01553 636629 stanwatkinson1@gmail.com

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 Grimston Medical Centre
01485 600341
We have now gone live with our new online consultation
service – Patient Triage.
Our aim is to be able to book you with the right clinician within the right time frame
for your symptoms or concerns.
Please keep your phone with you and check your messages as we may not call
but book you straight into an appointment – this could be on the same day, soon
or as a routine follow-up.
This is also a great way for you to contact our practice for non-urgent or admin
requests.
It is very simple to fill out, so please do use it if you need to contact us.
Although the character count is limited on the form, please try to give as much
specific and concise information as possible.
We really think it is easier for most people but would love to hear your feedback.
If you do not have access to the internet or find it difficult to use a computer or
smartphone you can call our dedicated reception team instead. Access to our staff
has not changed, it has been enhanced using this online access.
Don't worry, we will still call you on your preferred telephone number.
You can access the new form from our website:
http://www.grimstonmedicalcentre.co.uk

Christmas opening
Please note the surgery will not be open on Christmas Day or Boxing
Day. We will also be closed on New Years Day.
For non-emergency assistance out of hours or when the surgery is closed, please
call 111 or go online to www.111.nhs.uk

We would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a happy,
healthy New Year.

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 TO ALL PARISHIONERS
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
Dear Parishioners

Are you ready for Christmas if a phrase we often hear this time of year,
well in truth my answer is usually I haven't even started getting ready.
Advent Sunday on 3rd December heralds in 4 weeks of preparation even through the
shops and supermarkets have been advertising things for Christmas since
September. Advent is the season for preparing not only to celebrate the birthday of
our Lord but also to prepare for His coming again.

Its the time of year when “It's a Wonderful Life” often is on television. It is the
quintessential Christmas story with a hero and a villain and we all know that the
good guy wins in the end. That Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls reminds us all of
Christmases past as we look to the coming of the baby Jesus this year, and Christ
who is to come in the future.

Like George Bailey, we sometimes focus on the negative. Our world today can
present us with many reasons to lose hope, our TV screens are full of war and
destruction and so much negativity. We can become so tied up with all that is bad
and with distractions that make it easy to miss the true meaning of the Christmas
season. But in fact, this is the season of light, whether from the lights of the
Christmas tree, the glow of the Advent wreath candles, the flame of the Menorah, or
perhaps simply our wonderful Norfolk skies on a rare day of sunshine in December.
If only we can take time to stop and gaze in wonder. All of these can remind us of the
presence of God and the promise of hope that is fulfilled in this holy season.

Remember that behind the packages and the lights is the radiance that is our God.
See the hope in the faces of the people around you. See it in the faces of your family
and friends and fellow workers. See it in your own face when you look in the mirror.
Doing this will allow each of us to welcome that little baby on Christmas, the way that
Mary and Joseph so willingly welcomed him into their lives. And know that God so
lovingly welcomes us into His.

May the peace of God rule in your dreams.

May your joys be fulfilled and your prayers answered.
May you have healing, health, happiness, and prosperity in the New Year.

Have a quiet Advent, a Merry Christmas hope for the New Year
with every blessing from all of the Ministry Team
Joy Smith Licensed Lay Minister

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06

Gayton Parish Council News
The Parish Council met at 7pm on
th
Thursday 2 November 2023 in the
Jubilee Hall.
Parish Council Vacancies
The Parish Council currently have 3
vacancies on the Parish Council. If
you are interested in joining, please
contact the Clerk for more
information. Full training and support
will be given.
Gayton and Gayton Thorpe
Neighbourhood Plan
The referendum on the adoption of
the Gayton and Gayton Thorpe
Neighbourhood Plan took place on
th
Thursday 9 November thank you to
those that took the time to vote. The
final result was 86.6% voted in
favour of adopting the
neighbourhood plan.
Drainage Survey
The Parish Council are conducting a
survey of the drainage system in
Gayton. If you experience any issues
with drainage, please report these
both to the Parish Council Clerk and
Anglian Water.
Village Projects
Is there a project that you would like
the Council to consider or are there
items around the village that need
GAYTON NEWS
attention. Please let the clerk know
and they can be presented to the
Council for consideration.
The Mobile Library services
The Mobile Library service will be
visiting Gayton on the 18 December
and 15 January. Please contact the
Clerk for a list of the route and
timings
Facebook
The Parish Council now has a
Facebook page. Please follow us
Merry Christmas
The Parish Council would like to
wish everyone a Merry Christmas
and a happy new year.
The Parish Council next meets
on
Thursday 7 December 2023 at
7pm in the Jubilee Hall.
Parish Clerk – Sarah Watts
Agendas will be on village
noticeboards 5 days before the
meeting and on the Council website
www.gaytonpc.org.uk
Parish Clerk mob: 07378 408078
Email: clerk@gaytonpc.org.uk
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A Whole Lotta Learning Going On!

This term our pupils have been busy
enjoying their learning across a broad
range of topics.
EYFS learnt why we wear poppies on
Remembrance Day.
In Maths they have been using their topic
on the Great Fire of London to learn
about positional language. They even
built their own Tudor houses and
recreated the fire that started in Pudding
Lane.
As part of our Art Focus day they
explored the artwork of Jackson Pollock.
In our Year 1 class, pupils created their
own sculptures out of natural materials.
With the sculptures complete they
sketched some of the materials they
used in their art books.
Year 2 had a spooky theme to their Art
day. They revisited learning related to
the use of chalks and pastels by creating
some fabulous artwork for Halloween.
Autumn Term Days Out.
Our oldest classes enjoyed trips out this
term to help with their learning related to
their History topics.
Our Year 3/4/5 classes visited the
Norwich museum to explore artefacts
and learn about the Stone Age to the Iron
Age.
Whilst in their geography lessons they
have enjoyed using
our new atlases.
Our oldest class went
to the Old Gaol
House in King's Lynn
as part of their topic
on Crime and
Punishment. They
took part in a trial in
the courtroom, met
some characters from
past times and
explored artefacts. It was a fantastic day
of learning with our sister school
Middleton.
You can visit our website for more
photographs, news and helpful advice. If
anyone would like to visit the school
please contact us to book an
appointment. Ring 01553636267 or
email office@gayton.dneat.org
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 Gayton Jubilee Village Hall

With much gratitude I thank all our foodbank supporters for the awesome donations
of food, cash and warm winter clothing we have received. It has been a pleasure to
give to the families struggling with finances. I am also now appealing for help with
putting together some Christmas hampers so we can make sure that the families can
have a joyful Chrismas dinner. Donations of cash or Christmas food and other
related things would be much appreciated.

I am putting on a special Christmas Dinner of Turkey with all

the trimmings, for the pensioners of the village on 14th
Dec. There will be up to 20 spaces so please please let me
know by 7th of December if you'd like to book a place. There
will be a small raffle ,all this for no charge ,using the money
raised at the community meals .I'd love to have volunteers to help with every aspect
of the dinner from cooking to cleaning up ,serving to entertainment and any other
help you can give .

The Tuesday breakfasts will run every Tuesday until 19th December and will
restart on 9th January.
Community meals will be on every other Thursday until the 14th December
which will be the pensioners Christmas Dinner, resuming on 11th January.
The final foodbank of the year will be 22nd Dec when hopefully hampers will be
given to each family ,and resuming on 12th January. I hope everyone will dig deep
to help me to provide a good Christmas for our wonderful seniors and for our lovely
foodbank users Please contact me if you can help in any way at all
Sandi Rose 07447178744
The Voice Donation
I am pleased to inform you that £50 has been donated to Gayton Village Hall
towards their Christmas lunch for seniors. Thank you everyone who helped,
bought or donated to our Plant Stall and Craft Fair.

Pearl Benjamin would like to wish all her friends and neighbours
in the village a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful & Healthy
New Year .

Check out the Voice Christmas tree at the Christmas

Tree Fair, Gayton Church

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 Christmas Tree Festival
Gayton & Gayton Thorpe Parish
in St Nicholas’ Church, Gayton
17 - 28 December 2023

We invite you to decorate

a tree for our 3rd Christmas Tree Festival

Let’s put on a real spectacle again this year!

Come and see

the full splendour of the trees at the

Open Evening
from 4-6pm after the Carol Service

on Sunday 17 December 2023

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• Set up and decorate your tree on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 December 2023
• Trees down Thursday 28 December 2022 - 31 December 2023

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First of all a huge THANK YOU to anyone who supported our Bags2Schools Charity
Bag collection.
We collected over 200 bags and raised an amazing £425 which will be shared
between the units. Thank you everyone very much for your support.

Many members from our Girlguiding units had the opportunity to take part in a
sleepover during October half term. The Guides stayed at the Methodist Church Hall
in Hunstanton. We had a very warm welcome on arrival with hot drinks and biscuits –
there was a Coffee Morning in progress!
After lunch we walked down to the Lifeboat Station at Old Hunstanton where we had
a brilliant water safety session with Kate and learnt about the hovercraft and the
lifeboat which they have stationed there. From there we went into Hunstanton and
warmed up with hot chocolate before a very competitive game of bowling at the Pier
Entertainment centre.

Back to the Methodist Church Hall for some Halloween themed activities, having
ordered our fish and chip supper. After supper we watched a film accompanied by
lots of chocolate and popcorn. Some sleep was had, before we finished off with more
activities and games and headed home.
Unfortunately, the weather was not very kind to us but we all had a great time. I think
we should go again in the summer!
Gayton Brownies had their sleepover at Hunstanton Sealife Centre, sleeping in the
shark and ray tank tunnel, or next to the huge tank window with amazing views of the
creatures, including Ernie the turtle. We enjoyed a tour of the centre which included
a chance to carefully hold starfish and stick insects and learn lots of amazing facts
about them. After some creative craft we settled down with hot chocolate to watch
The Little Mermaid film before settling into our sleeping bags to sleep. In the morning
we were able to watch the otters and seals after breakfast before heading home.
In Girlguiding we really do have some wonderful adventures!

If you are reading this in very early December, do come along to our
Christmas coffee evening on Monday 4th December 6 – 8pm, where we will have
stalls, refreshments, tombola etc. all are welcome. Catherine Leigh

What’s the absolute best Christmas present?

A broken drum—you can’t beat it!

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 Gayton Past Times

The photo shows the Millend Store, on a

1939 postcard. This was owned by Mr
Groom who also owned another shop,
The London House Store, managed by
Mr Senter, No monopoly commission
then. The shop was counter service only.
This all changed when Barry Ballard
bought the shop, extended and made it
self -service. He often had 'special
offers,' see this flyer from 1971, of
course, before going Metric!
Look at the prices! The shop changed
hands over the years, with Alan Grey,
Terry and June Sayer and finally Jan
Johns assisted by Ray Eastwood. It
finally closed in 2008 and was bought by
the Ellis family who turned it into a family
home.
I hope this has made you think of the
times gone by. Buying a bag of sweets
from that big jar. sherbet dips. flying
saucers, fruit salad, blackjacks etc.
Happy days. Kenny Dewing
What is Santa’s favourite snack?
Crisp Pringles

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Gina's Page: a page of fun things

I saw this on the internet and it made me

smile, hope it does you too
a) Why did the chicken
resign?

b) Why did the

microscope cross the
road?

c) What do you do with

a sick bee?

d) What did the wise

men say after they
offered up their gifts of
gold and
frankincense?
Mum's Christmas Cookies
1 Cup of sugar e) What type of
½ Cup of butter Christmas dessert
2 beaten eggs shouldn't you trust?
1tsp Vanilla extract
3 Cups of flour f) What do you call an
3tsp baking powder old snowman?
1tsp salt
1 cup of cream
Method a) She was
Cream together butter and sugar. Add the beaten being paid a poultry
eggs and vanilla. amount!
Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add b) To get to the other
in the cream and mix together. slide
Chill for 1hr (put the wine down, this means the c) The waspital
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On a floured surface, roll out and cut out. Bake in e) Mince spies.
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 SERVICES FOR DECEMBER 2023

3rd Dec Advent Sunday

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Advent Carol Service

6th Dec
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

10th Dec 2nd Sunday in Advent

8.30am St Andrew Congham Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Holy Communion
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Songs of Praise
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Songs of Praise

17th Dec 3rd Sunday in Advent

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Eucharist
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Morning Praise
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Holy Communion
3pm St Nicholas Gayton Carol service
3pm St Mary Gt Massingham Carol Service
7pm All Saints Roydon Carol service

19th Dec
6pm St Botolph Grimston Carol service

20th Dec
7pm St Mary East Walton Carol Service

22nd Dec
6pm St Andrew Congham Carol service.

23rd Dec
6pm St Lawrence Harpley Carol Service
6pm St Mary Gayton Thorpe Carol Service

24th Dec Christmas Eve

8.30am St Andrew Congham Holy Communion
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
4pm St Nicholas Gayton Christingle Carol service
4pm St Mary Gt Massingham Christingle service
11.30pm St Botolph Grimston Midnight Communion

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25th Dec Christmas Day
10.30am All Saints Ashwicken Holy Communion
.
11am St Lawrence Harpley Family worship

31st Dec 2nd Sunday of Christmas

10.30am All Saints Ashwicken Holy Communion

SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2024

Wed 3rd Jan
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

7th Jan Epiphany

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Songs of Praise

14th Jan 2nd Sunday of Epiphany

8.30am St Andrew Congham Holy Communion
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Morning Prayer
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Holy Communion
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Songs of Praise

Wed 17th Jan

9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

21st Jan 3rd Sunday of Epiphany

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Eucharist
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Morning Praise
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Holy Communion

28th Jan 4th Sunday of Epiphany

8.30am All Saints Ashwicken Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Holy Communion
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Family Service
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
3pm St Mary Gayton Thorpe Celtic Service

4th Feb 2nd Sunday before Lent

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Songs of Praise

Please check the website for any alterations to services

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 7th Jan Epiphany
Isaiah 60 verses 1 to 6
Ephesians 3 verses 1 to 12
Mattew 2 verses 1 to 12

Readings for Sunday services.
3rd Dec Advent Sunday
Isaiah 64 verses 1 to 9
1 Corinthians 1 verses 3 to 9
Mark 13 verses 24 to end
10th Dec 2nd Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 40 verses 1 to 11
2 Peter 3 verses 8 to 15a
Mark 1 verses 1 to 8
17th Dec 3rd Sunday in Advent
Isaiah 61 verses 1 to 4, and 8 to11
1 Thessalonians 5 verses16 to 24
John 1 verses 6 to 8,19 to 28
24th Dec Christmas Eve
2 Samuel 7 verses 1 to 11,16
Romans 16 verses 25 to 27
Luke 1 verses 26 to 38
25th Dec Christmas Day
Isaiah 9 verses 2 to 7
Titus 2 verses 11 to 14
Luke 2 verses 1 to 14[15 to 20]
31st Dec 1st Sunday of Christmas
Isaiah 61 verse 10 to 62 verse 3
Galatians 4 verses 4 to 7
Luke 2 verses 15 to 21
Or Baptism of Christ
Genesis 1 verses 1 to 5
Acts 19verses 12 to 7
Mark 1 verses 4 to 11
14th Jan 2nd Sunday of Epiphany
1 Samuel 3 verses 1 to 10[11 to 20]
Revelation 5 verses 1 to10
John 1 verses 43 to 51
21st Jan 3rd Sunday of Epiphany
Genesis 14 verses 17 to 20
Revelation 19 verses 6 to 10
John 2 verses 1 to 11
28th Jan 4th Sunday of Epiphany
Deuteronomy 18 verses 15 to 20
Revelation 12 verses 1 to 5a
Mark 1 verses 21 to 28
4th Feb 2nd Sunday before Lent
Proverbs 8 verses 1, 22 to31
Colossians 1 verses 15 to 20
John 1 verses 1 to 14
Advent Course 2023
Candles, Carols, Shepherds and Angels.
We are holding an Advent Study Course,
beginning on Thursday 30th November then 7th,
14th, and 21st December at the home of Dickie
and Rosemarie Bowers Orchard house, Lynn
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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2023

St Nicholas Church, Gayton
Calling all Gayton and Gayton Thorpe organisations and families. Celebrate
Christmas at church and decorate a tree in your style.
We hope that organisations and the community will support us again this
year to make the church look festive as always. Please supply your own
tree, real or artificial, battery lights only,
max height 150 cms (5ft). See page 13

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 Gayton St. Nicholas Church
The work on the new sound system is now complete and we can hear everything
without having to stand in one place.
The recording of the bells has been well received. Other suggestions have been
made such as a recording of the last post for Remembrance Day. These are things
that can be looked at during the coming year. Our thanks go to Chris Sykes and
Steve Williamson for the input they have given and to CAV for the installation. I and
Rev. Sue Martin have to get our heads round the system, modern technology not
being at my forte!
The attendance at the Remembrance Service was fantastic around 120 in the
congregation including the Rainbows, Brownies Guides and Rangers some of whom
took part in the service.
Unfortunately I have to make a repeated request that many have commented on in
the Village of Gayton. Please if you walk your dog through the churchyard keep it on
a lead and clean up after it. Recently a great big heap was left in the path obviously
by a big dog the owner must have known it had done it and ignored it. Two people
walking side by side may not have noticed it and on entering the church may have
treaded it all over the carpet. Please be a responsible dog owner and clear up after
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 ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
Leziate Parish Council
At the Parish Council Meeting held on
the 10th of November 2023, the
following key items were discussed:

1. A presentation was given by Ben

Mattock, Senior Forest Manager from
Pryor & Rickett Silviculture on proposals
for the Ashwicken Woodland Creation
proposal and details will be on the
parish council website from December
2023. 5. County Councillor Moriarty advised
This programme involves mixed that Andy Wallace from Highways is
planting of trees with Paulownia being chasing the legal team on the proposed
introduced as a fast growing tree which yellow lines for restrictive parking.
can be harvested after 10 years and 6. The first draft of the 2024/25 budget
regenerates. This wood will then be was reviewed and this will be updated for
used for the construction industry and a decision to be made at the next meeting
save on travel miles and has a great in January 2024.
carbon impact.
See map The next meeting will be held on the 12th
of January 2024 from P.30pm.
2. The new fencing around the Caroline Boden, parish Clerk
playground by the Village Hall has been
completed and offers security for
children playing along with looking good
too! New signage for this location is
due to be installed by the end of
November. Glosthorpe play area
signage is in place.
3. David Collis has been co-opted onto
the Parish Council and was welcomed
at the meeting.
David offers a wealth of knowledge and
experience.
4. The Parish Council and Village Hall
committee have applied for funding for
a defibrillator to be sited outside the
Village Hall and it is hoped this will be
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 Leziate, Ashwicken & Bawsey WI
In November some of our talented ladies demonstrated their various craft
work. Flowers and leaves made out of resin, sugar craft, card, bead and
lace making were on display. Members showed that WI is certainly not all
'Jam & Jerusalem'!
December is party time and we will be looking forward to celebrating the festive
season with fun and games. January will be our WI group's 79th birthday and we will
mark the occasion by displaying photos of our childhood and guessing who's who!
We then look forward to the year ahead, meeting together and listening to a variety
of interesting speakers.
We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2pm - 4pm in Leziate Village
Hall and welcome guests and new members.
For further information please contact
Ali South (Vice Secretary) on 01553 841267

Gayton Football Club

December and January tend to be quiet months on the pitch due to the
Christmas and New year break. This also gives the pitch a well earned
rest, it is positive however, how well the team do looking after the pitch,
special thanks to Mr Neal with his trusty lawnmower to tackle the difficult places.
We have had the brambles and bushes all cut out thanks to a local resident (so sorry
but I never caught your name!) Thank you to Barry for sorting this out at the club.
Another thank you to the wonderful Julian Howard in supplying the mince for our
wonderful Mrs Chairman, Pat McCullum to cook arguably the best chilli in West
Norfolk!
These small donations and helping hands help the club move forward in our long
term plans and to engage more with the local community.
Although results have been poor the committee, effort and togetherness is still strong
and the club would like to thank all those who come to watch and support whichever
side is down at LKR.
Novembers 100 club winner is Stu Merritt our A team manager, well done Stu.
We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a great new year
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Our Christmas lunch is on December 6th at Gayton Crown, 12.30 for 1pm.
£15.95 for two courses, full turkey and trimmings lunch. £10 deposit per person paid
in advance to me please To book this, please contact me ASAP so I can inform the
Crown. The usual will still available for you.
There will not be a Gayton Lunch Club meeting in January, but I look forward to
seeing you all, plus any new comers, all welcome, on
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The next meeting of the King's Lynn & West Norfolk Parkinson's Support Group Is on
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nominating a Power of Attorney. As well as the usual tea, coffee and biscuits. A raffle
and table top quiz.
So if you are suffering from Parkinson's, newly diagnosed, suffering for a while, or
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 Rural Matters
Although the year draws to close, the
leaves have remained on many trees
longer than usual and despite our
recent gale force winds. Was this due to
the late warm weather we had,
confusing the plants into thinking it was
Spring? I am sure the first good frost
and wind will finish them off. At this
time of year you can see the long
yellow hanging male catkins appearing
on Hazel trees. The female are small
red looking floret, which you have to
search carefully to see but will produce
your Hazel (or Cob) nut.
With no leaves on the trees it becomes
easier to spot birds roosting on the
branches, from Robins and Tits right up
to predators like Buzzards or Kites. As
the weather becomes colder, finding
food becomes more important to birds.
Just keep an eye open and look up at
the trees.
The most spectacular show at this time
is a murmuration of Starlings. Many
birds flying close together in a
wonderful coordinated aerial display as
dusk draws in. Last year I saw one
near Leziate, and at the last minute
they descend together to roost near the
ground.
The only “true” hibernators are
Hedgehogs, Dormice and Bats who
reduce their vital functions to survive
the cold weather and spend pretty well
all winter asleep. However, a little
warmth and a hedgehog may put in a
brief appearance before settling down
again. Reptiles such as Lizards and
Snakes will hide away in a sheltered
pile of logs or under thick bushes.
Reptiles need warmth to function so
when spring comes they will bask in the
sun to warm up so they can feed.
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There are also lots of Fungi around now,
some brightly coloured like Fly Agaric and
Scarlet Elfin Cup.
How frosty will it be this winter? If it is
keep a look out for frost on spider's webs,
often strung between two plants such as
Cow Parsley – such fascinating and
complicated patterns that they weave.
Frost can make lovely patterns on
surfaces, even fallen leaves which may
be protecting insects over winter, so well
left alone until it warms up. Our insects
are so important.
I can recommend wrapping up warm and
taking a walk in the countryside, either
around our villages or to one of the
fantastic nature reserves nearby. A pair
of binoculars always helps. Roydon
Common, East Winch Common or
Ringstead Downs are worth a walk to see
the unspoilt land and possibly see Roe
Deer, Red Deer as well as Muntjac and
Chinese Water Deer. A coastal walk at
Snettisham, Titchwell, Holme Dunes or
even Cley will see masses of Waders and
shoreline birds as well as overwintering
Geese and Ducks.
I have enjoyed my year writing “Rural
Matters” and hope you have enjoyed my
ramblings.
I will leave you with a reminder of the
Christmas Lecture in Gayton Church
on nature and wildlife in West Norfolk
by Ash Murray on Monday, December
11th 10am for 10.30 start. Everyone is
welcome and it is all free! Tea and
coffee provided and a raffle.
John Hayes
Please don’t go John. we really enjoy your
ramblings. Honest. Ed
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 EAST WALTON NEWS

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OPEN LETTER TO GRIMSTON CRICKET CLUB
When my husband, Michael, and I moved to Grimston in June 2003 from
Twickenham we were both incomers and townies!!
One of our very early pleasures came from Grimston Cricket Club which was
very much in its heyday at that time. Driving past the ground on a sunny Saturday or
Sunday afternoon it was a true picture of an idyllic English village to see the white
garbed teams playing against the background of trees, fields and their very own
thatched clubhouse. It made our hearts sing and also confirmed what we already
knew, we had made the right decision! I remember that there was an elderly couple
who lived in a bungalow directly opposite the ground who used to watch every home
match from the comfort of their own front garden whilst leaning on the wall with a cup
of tea.
Over the years we saw a sad decline in the activities of Grimston Cricket Club; fewer
home fixtures to maintain our rural idyll; the front garden supporters were no more
and the highlight of the year at the ground became the Great Snail Race each July.
Then along came Sam Adkin, Mark Tilbrook, Tim Tilbrook et al who set about raising
Grimston Cricket Club to its former glory. Year round youth coaching for boys and
girls formed the basis which has led to over 50 players taking part plus teams at both
Under 9's and 13's level. Further expansion is forecast. The adults team play in the
Mid-Norfolk Sunday Cricket League. However, laudable as these achievements are
they are not the primary reason for me writing this open letter; it is rather the
dramatic impact which has been made on the communities of Grimston, Congham,
Roydon and Pott Row and further afield including Massingham, East Winch and
Gayton. The overwhelming success of Grimston Cricket Club is solely due to the
hard work, determination, dedication and commitment of those who manage it. From
the outset it was made clear that they wanted the Club to become a community hub
which it has achieved if the list of sponsors is anything to go by. The management
has succeeded in securing the Club's place at the heart of the community as it
comes together for home matches at all levels, volunteering to help with ground
maintenance , help on match days with car parking and the essential and
quintessential cricket teas. The management have worked tirelessly seeking out
grants to improve facilities and have been more than willing to help local charities
find similar support.
Grimston Cricket Club is successful because a small group of people cared enough
about the villages and their communities to ensure that the Club would continue to
provide a focus for villagers of all ages. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Grimston
Cricket Club which could best be repaid by attending home matches and fund raising
events – the last Bingo evening sold out within hours – and by volunteering a little of
your time to make sure they never return to playing on a sticky wicket!!
GrowCareCommunity with GRIMSTON CRICKET CLUB. Sue Frazer
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