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Hello Everyone.
Well that's kicked March into touch and I can't say it improved itself at all.
So here we are winding our way up to Easter and I hope you find all of the ten
Easter eggs hidden in this edition of the Voice. Easy peasy. It is a packed edition
with lots of your news. Alas there is a downside, I'm afraid the 'Owl' stories have
taken flight, but they will be back next month. Possibly with an up-date.

The abundance of Spring with greening hedgerows, daffodils and all the other spring
flowers, is such a welcome joy. It is always so exciting to see the 'first' of the spring
flowers. Little violets did pop up last month in the garden, but for me spring has truly
arrived when banks of primroses and cowslips appear and the bright green of the
'bread and cheese' hawthorn are abundant.
Blessings to all of you, this Eastertime.
Gina
Next issue to be collected Apr 28th. Copy in by Apr 18th please
Our Pastoral Team

Rev’d Judith Pollard Team Rector 01485 601251 [email protected]

Rev’d Sue Martin Assistant Priest 01553 636303 [email protected]
Joy Smith Reader 01485 600402 [email protected]

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Gina Watling Editor 01553 636620 [email protected]
Steve Williamson Adverts/Invoices 01553 636413 [email protected]
John Currey Distribution 01553 824083 [email protected]

Co-ordinators
John Currey Gayton 01553 824083 [email protected]
Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 [email protected]
Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate
& Bawsey 01553 630993 [email protected]
Bill Lewis East Walton 01760 339024 [email protected]

Website
Steve Williamson Website editor 01553 636413 [email protected]

Church Contacts
All Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey
Churchwarden: Steve Williamson 01553 636413 [email protected]
St Mary’s Church, East Walton
Churchwarden: Bill Lewis 01760 339024 [email protected]
St Mary’s Church, Gayton Thorpe
Churchwarden: Sarah Kerkham 01553 636253 [email protected]
St Nicholas Church, Gayton
Churchwarden Stan Watkinson 01553 636629 [email protected]

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 Grimston Medical Centre
01485 600341
Monitoring Equipmet Amnesty.
We kindly request that any of our
blood pressure or pulse oximeter
monitoring equipment, currently on
loan from Grimston Medical Centre,
be returned to the practice as soon as
possible.

A drop off box is available in the front

porch to enable patients to return any
monitoring equipment on loan.
We thank you for
your assistance
with this matter

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 TO ALL PARISHIONERS
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
Vicar's Newsletter for April 2023
Spring brings us an annual burst of hope - expressed in nature by new green
shoots and emerging new life. In the RSPB reserves the reed beds are
quivering with new bird-life. Toads emerge from hibernation for their spring migration to breed
where they were born- and the toad patrols are on full alert.
We certainly could do with a burst of hope at the moment.
“Now the green blade riseth from the buried grain, wheat that in the dark earth many days had
lain.”
Gardeners too are stirring in their potting sheds, planning for the year ahead. Springtime
activity in our churches is similar to that of gardening: doing a bit of spadework, digging and
spring- cleaning, trying to summon up some creative energy for new planting, new ideas for
fundraising and outreach. If you have ever thought of getting a bit more involved in church life
in any way at all, now is the perfect time – we really do need your help and support. Are
there any musicians out there? People who would like to join the flower rota? Any
unexpected/intriguing skills for cleaning? Have a word with a churchwarden or myself. You are
all most welcome to join our Sunday services.
With Easter falling early this year we can begin to welcome the new season of visitors to our
beautiful county - and the joy of rural life, writ large in our villages: cafes, pubs, shops and
medieval churches. We are so blessed to be living here, surrounded by the natural beauty of
the countryside.
“Love lives again, that with the dead has been; love is come again like wheat that springeth
green.”
'Hope springs eternal in the human breast...' hope that is nourished every Easter by coming
afresh to the story of Jesus's death and resurrection: the sacrificial love which invigorates and
sustains our churches, the hope that will never die; the redeeming, life-giving power of God
in Christ Jesus at work in our lives.
Over the past months we have lost many people from our villages. We are still reeling from the
sudden, untimely death of our dear friend, neighbour and colleague Reverend Julian
Thomson. A memorial service to celebrate his life will take place in St. Mary's Church at 2pm
on Saturday 22nd April. Julian wrote: “Be truly glad - there is wonderful joy ahead!” April
is in fact the most joyful month – despite what the poet TS Eliot says! - and the Easter
season lasts for five whole weeks into May and Ascension Day.
So, despite the huge challenges we face - walk with a spring in your step and hope in your
heart.
Happy Spring-cleaning, Happy Gardening! And most of all Happy Easter! With love,
Reverend Judith

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 GAYTON NEWS
Gayton Parish Council News
The Parish Council met at 7pm on please contact the Parish Clerk.
Thursday 9 March 2023 in Jubilee Hall.
Annual Parish Meeting
Parish Council Elections The PC will be holding the annual parish
To apply to become a Parish councillor meeting soon and we will soon be
you will need to download and fill out a asking the leaders of the groups to
nomination pack. If you need help present their annual reports. We hope
completing a nomination pack please see to have a demonstration on how to use
the guidance for completing nomination a defibrillator the same evening to which
forms. everyone is invited. More information to
Nomination papers can be handed in come.
from Tuesday 21 March up until the
Your concerns
deadline of 4pm Tuesday 4 April 2023.
The Council welcomes information and
All nomination papers must be hand
feedback from parishioners so please
delivered to the Council offices at King's
email the Clerk with any concerns.
Court, Chapel Street, King's Lynn, PE30
1EX. Please contact the Parish Clerk if Have you got a skill or a trade that
you have any queries. the PC could use?
There are always jobs that the PC
Current Funded Projects
needs doing around Gayton and Gayton
Using the process above, the PC has
Thorpe and we would prefer to use local
been successful in achieving funding for
suppliers. We will keep a list of people
two projects this time. One is to tarmac
who can provide, for example, painting
the car park beside the playing field. The
and decorating, carpentry and minor
other is funding to complete the
works. Please email the clerk if you can
independent drainage survey to give PC
help and we look forward to hearing
better knowledge of the drainage
from you, thank you.
systems in Gayton to support the
community. The Parish Council next meets on
Parking in Springvale for the school Thursday 13th April 2023 at 7pm
Please could we ask that parents are in the Jubilee Hall.
mindful not to block residents' drives Parish Clerk – Sarah Watts
when on the school run, thank you Agendas will be on village noticeboards
Grants available for your projects 5 days before the meeting and on the
The PC can apply for funding for projects Council website www.gaytonpc.org.uk
that benefit activities in the villages. If
you have any idea for a project, a Parish Clerk mob: 07378 408078
structure or a building big or small, Email: [email protected]

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Together being the best their Habitats' . We then finished the
that we can be in mind,
body and spirit! week with Dr Zoe Walker who gave an
inspirational talk about her area of
expertise and how she became a doctor
West Stow Trip Families have been busy at home
This term we took all our children to working on a science challenge 'egg
West Stow as part of their History topic drop' as part of a science competition. At
related to the Anglo-Saxons. It was the end of this each class will win a
wonderful to have a day out together to science kit!.
see artefacts from the period and the
Anglo-Saxon settlement.
As we had
picked the
coldest day of
the year, the
children were
able to learn
first hand how
effective the
dwellings were
at protecting
them from the
cold /snow.
The trip was an excellent experience as
West-Stow is one of England's finest
archaeological sites. Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

Science Week Our youngest class had a wonderful

As well as going out of school as part of afternoon treating their mummies to a
our learning we have also been bringing very special afternoon tea in school.
the workshops and visitors into school Cakes
for a wonderful week of science and treats
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The week started with a brilliant science enjoyed
workshop for every class where they by all!
completed a number of experiments and Mums and
made slime, catapults, rockets and children
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Every lunchtime our Science chance to
Ambassadors and Science Lead have take part
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 Gayton Jubilee Village Hall
The year continues apace and we approach The Easter Fayre on Saturday 8 April
from 12 till 2 pm,
cancelled
And talking of Full House we have been approached by Ken Rout of the Paws
Companion Charity to hold Fund Raising Bingos at the Hall over the coming months.
As a Committee we think this is a fabulous idea and by the time this goes to print we
would hope to have our first date for you Bingo Lovers to come along to.
The Warmspace Grant money/project is coming to an end. Our spending will slightly
exceed the Grant money, but the overspend will be funded by the Hall, and it has
most certainly been beneficial to folk who otherwise, may not have had a hot meal.
So much credit goes to Sandi – amazing.
We initially said our original Food Bank commitment was until the end of March, but
we will undoubtably be having a discussion around this at our next meeting on
Wednesday 5th April at 6 pm., so if you have any feelings/ideas that you would like
to put to the Committee then please pop along and be as outspoken as you wish !!
Bitter sweet news from the Trustees is that due to outside interests and continuing
poor health Anne Lloyd has decided not to attend any future meetings but is happy to
continue as a Trustee and, on the plus side she is prepared to help out on an ad hoc
basis moving forward.

This highlights once again, the precarious line we are on with so few ‘Doers’ and it
will limit what the hall is able to offer in the future. So I say to you, reading this
article: Support it or lose it- No. I mean it: Support it or lose it.

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SOUNDS DRAMATIC – WELL IT IS !!!!!
We have come a long way with limited resources since answering an advert 2 years
ago to be sworn into lending our hand to help people of the Village, so it would be a
shame to lose ALL of this now !!!

On another note Our Terms and Conditions of Hire

have been changed and they now give details of
preferred public car park space for the hirers of the
Hall, at a public space within Draper Gardens, which
will hopefully keep our users safer than if they park on
the roadside.
All other day to day stuff is ticking over much to Sandi's credit. The lady is a credit to
the Village and a credit to herself. Robert Holden

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 Gayton Past Times
This month's photo was given to me by Chris Allen. It's not one I have seen before
featuring the Lattice Inn, Back Street Gayton. I thought it was an Ale House selling
beer to take away only. The Lattice Inn was mentioned in the 1901-1911 Census, but
in 1933, it is listed as a Grocery run by Violet and Daisy Hill. No mention of selling
beer.
My memory is of buying
sweets in the small shop
behind the front door. In the
early 60s the shop was
extended to make a small
supermarket, run by Sue and
John Brown. It changed hands
several times, ending up as an
Antique shop.
In 1994 it was sold and
converted into a domestic
dwelling, that we see today.
The surrounding properties
also remain today, with a few
new additions. Ken Dewing
Gayton Food Bank
Thanks to the wonderful and generous donations that are regularly given by many
people (most of who would prefer to remain anonymous) we are able to offer help to
several families including a couple of new users. I understand that it's not easy to
ask for help, but you can be assured of our confidentiality. I don't ask for details
except for number of children and food allergies. I sometimes get a call from social
services for a request for an emergency food package and am very pleased to be
able to help where I can.
All we ask for is politeness and consideration, as recently we had a request from
someone who became threatening and had to refuse them for our own safety.
Warm Space meals
These meals are also very successful including some deliveries to those that are
poorly or otherwise unable to get to the hall. Most food is made from scratch.
From very traditional dinners like bacon and onion steamed suet pudding, pies and
mince with dumplings to Spaghetti bolognaise, curries and sweet and sour with a
variety of desserts for afters there is no charge for these meals although donations
are most welcome (every penny raised goes towards the following week's meal and
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 Guides, Brownies & Rainbows
st
1 Gayton Brownies
Brownies have been thriving in Gayton since the 1970s and I became a leader with
them when my eldest daughter joined in 2001, picking up my involvement in
Girlguiding from when I was a girl guide and teenage young leader in London.
Although the uniform and programme change and update as the lives of girls evolve,
the basics remain – Brownies is a place for fun, friendships, adventure, and learning
skills for life.
Here's a brief review of what Gayton Brownies have been up to in 2023 so far;
In January girls made calendars and celebrated Chinese New Year. They completed
their Skills Builder Influence Badge, learning how to make their voices heard on
topics that are important to them in a clear way.
In the lead up to Girlguiding's annual Thinking Day, on 22nd February, we learned
about the World Badge and where we fit into the World Association of Girl Guides
and Girl Scouts. We played a Trefoil Trivia game and had fun with the Guiding in a
bubble activity (involving a lot of actual bubbles!).
Our Brownies enjoyed the Freebridge Lynn District Thinking day evening held at
Dersingham where we took part in conservation and environmental themed sessions
with other Girlguiding groups in our area. I wonder how well everyone's broad beans
are growing?
During half term 10 Brownies joined Gayton's Knit & Natter group where the very
patient ladies taught the girls to knit. We've had several knitted squares completed
since which will be used to create a small blanket for the unit. We all enjoyed our
visit and the cake was good too!
At the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, we discussed fair trade products and what we can
learn from the labelling. We cooked delicious chocolate bananas using Fairtrade
ingredients.
During March we celebrated International Women's Day by playing tennis, trying out
science experiments and finding out what other amazing things Beatrix Potter did
besides writing her Peter Rabbit Books.
We will be pizza making at Morrisons and celebrating Easter traditions before the
end of the spring term.
Girls are busy completing lots of Interest Badges at home and most popular recently
have been Charities and My Rights. It has been lovely to award several more Theme
Awards and a Bronze Award too. Girls gain their awards through a wide mixture of
different activities, from outdoor adventure to life skills and creativity.
We are looking forward to an exciting evening Hike, Campfire & Sleepover in April at
the Eaton Vale Activity Centre in Norwich.
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my wonderful assistant leaders – we are a
great team and new adult volunteers are always welcome!

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 Gayton United
The club enter the tail end of the season in a mix bag of form. The first
team are picking up points more regularly, to climb the table but will finish
the season below their lofty expectations. The first team are also on the
look out for a new manager for next season.
The reserves are being much more competitive and have picked up a win at the time
of writing, the reserves are at home for the rest of the season and really appreciate
the support from the village.
Unfortunately the playing on the pitch issues has reared its ugly head again. At the
time of writing the club are arranging an open meeting with the village to discuss
concerns and how to move forward to allow the young people a safe and suitable
space to play football.
CCTV will be installed by the time of publication, with signs all ready warning of
unauthorised use. Please can all respect this.
Its even more important this time of year due to re-seeding, cutting and painting of
lines down on the pitch to prepare for the summer break. If there is increased
damage it will have a long term affect on the pitch, how it grows and more
importantly how it recovers.
On the addition of young people, the club are in talks to re-enter an A side in the
local league which will be a side of 16-18 year olds, any young villagers please
contact our social media pages for more details on joining.
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tin- the thinner, the better -then prick the then strain into a jug.
bottoms with a fork. Leave to chill in the Cover and set aside to cool completely.
fridge. 5. Heat the oven to 220/200° fan and
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custard. In a bowl, whisk flour with 25mls Bake for 18-20 mins until golden. Enjoy
milk until smooth. In a small pan
Things we say today that we owe
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Knock knock. Who’s there?
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Set your teeth on edge (Henry 1V
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Vanish into thin air.(Orthello)
Seen better days. (Timons of
Athens
Wear your heart on your sleeve
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 SERVICES FOR APRIL 2023
nd
2 April Palm Sunday
8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
9.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
3pm St Mary East Walton Donkey service
3rd Apr
6.30pm St Botolph Grimston Evening Prayer
th
4 Apr
9.30am All Saints Roydon Morning Prayer
th
5 Apr
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion
6th Apr Maundy Thursday
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Holy Communion
6.30pm St Nicholas Gayton Agape Service
7th Apr Good Friday
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Meditation for Good Friday
2pm St Andrew Lt Massingham Liturgy of the Cross
8th Apr Easter Eve
6pm All Saints Ashwicken Easter Vigil
9th April Easter Day
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Eucharist
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Holy Communion
16th Apr 2nd Sunday of Easter
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Eucharist
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Songs of Praise
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Morning Praise
19th Apr
9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion
23rd Apr 3rd Sunday of Easter
8.30am St Mary East Walton Holy Communion
9.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Holy Communion
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Family Service
3pm St Mary Gayton Thorpe Celtic service

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30th Apr 4th Sunday of Easter
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Holy Communion
.
3rd May
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

7th May 5th Sunday of Easter

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

th
The Coronation of Kings Charles III Saturday 6 May 2023
To mark the Coronation of King Charles III we will be holding special services on
Sunday 7th May.
Also we are hoping to place books in all our churches to enable people to mark this
occasion with their special message for the King, please check in next month's
magazine for full details.
To mark this important moment in our nation's life, the Church of England has
compiled this series of Daily Prayers. From Easter Day (9 April) to Coronation Day (6
May), this booklet provides a daily theme, reading, reflection and prayer
* prayers for The King, our nation and the world
* explore the symbolism of the Coronation service
* reflect on Jesus, the Servant King.
It also includes prayers for The King and the Royal Family for use in years to come.
There will be one in each of our churches, for people to use in church.

Readings for Sunday Services

nd
2 April Palm Sunday 23rd Apr 3rd Sunday of Easter
Isaiah 50 verses 4 to 9a Acts 2 verses 14, 36 to 41
Philippians 2 verses 5 to 11 1 Peter 1 verses 17 to 23
Matthew 21 verses 1 to 11 Luke 24 verses 13 to 35

9th April Easter Day 30th Apr 4th Sunday of Easter

Acts 10 verses 34 to 43 Acts 2 verses 14. 36 to 41
Colossians 3 verses 1 to 4 1 Peter 1 verses 17 to 23
John 20 verses 1 to 18 Luke 24 verses 13 to 35

16th Apr 2nd Sunday of Easter 7th May 5th Sunday of Easter
Acts 2 verses 14, 22 to 32 Acts 7 verses 55 to end
1 Peter 1 verses 3 to 9 1 Peter 2 verses 2 to 10
John 20 verses 19 to end John 14 verses 1 to 14

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 Palm Sunday 2nd April at
3pm
Do come and join Timmy and
Jimmy as we walk from
Parish Registers Abbey Farm to St Mary's
Church East Walton for a service for
Baptism Palm Sunday
26th February at St Mary Gt
Massingham Albertine Marion Maundy Thursday
Monique Large There will be two services on Maundy
Wedding Thursday 6th April a Holy Communion
17th February at St Botolph Grimston service at 10.30am at St Mary Gt
Kirsty Doddington and Thomas Warner Massingham and at 6.30pm at St
Nicholas Gayton a service of Meditation
Funerals where we share a simple Agape meal.
26th January at St Mary Great (bread and wine)
Massingham Rev Julian Harley An Agape meal is a Christian fellowship
recalling the meal Jesus shared with his
Thomson disciples during his ministry and
4th February at Mintlyn Crem (Betty) expressing the Koinonia (community,
Elsie Elizabeth Alpe sharing, fellowship) enjoyed by the family
22nd February at St Lawrence Harpley of Christ.
Jane Alice Osbaldeston Good Friday
Burial of Ashes On Good Friday we will
be holding a service with
14th February at St Nicholas Gayton the cross at 10.30am at St Botolphs
Tracey Dennis Grimston
6th March at St Mary Gt Massingham There is also a service at St Andrew Little
Dorothy Lily Atkinson Massingham at 2pm with the liturgy of the
Cross
Rev Heather Berry. Celtic Worship
Many will be sad to hear of the passing Sunday 23rd April at 3pm
of Rev Heather Berry whose funeral St Mary's Church, Gayton Thorpe
Join us for gentle, relaxing, refreshing
was held on 6th March at Pawlett in
worship in the Celtic Style
Somerset her family home. Christ is Risen:
A memorial service was held at St The world below lies desolate
Faith Gaywood on Friday 10th March Christ is Risen:
The spirits of evil are fallen
Memorial Service Christ is Risen:
The angels of God are rejoicing
A Memorial Service for Revd Julian Christ is Risen:
Thomson will be held at St Mary Great The tombs of the dead are empty
Massingham on Saturday 22nd April at Christ is Risen indeed from the dead, the first
of the sleepers,
2pm Glory and power are his forever and ever
St. Hippolytus (AD 190-236)

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 ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
Ashwicken Church of England Fund raising
Primary School Rudolph Run
Since we live by the Spirit, let us We finally managed to complete our
keep in step with the Spirit" Rudolph Run after delays due to ice and
GALATIANS 5:25 slippery conditions, back in December.
I am pleased to announce that in aid of
Ashwicken Primary School have had a Tapping House, our school managed to
busy term so far, with many different raise and incredible £1036.80!
exciting events. We are enjoying having Thank you to all the sponsors for helping
visitors in school and sharing their the children support this local charity
expertise with us.
Mini Monsters
Raise Kids! The Mini Monsters creepy crawly
We have been working hard to consider roadshow visited school, bringing a
the school's Christian Values. As part of selection of minibeasts, reptiles and
this task, invertebrates for the children to learn
Andy Jones about.
and 'Raise They were thrilled to be able to see and
Kids' were touch animals Even the teachers were
invited in to brave enough to touch them!
share their This visit has really enhanced the teaching
understandi of the Science curriculum as the children
ng of the talked about habitats, classification and ad-
Fruits of the aptation through looking at the weird and
Spirit. wonderful animals that Ed brought with
The whole him.
school enjoyed learning a new song about
these with actions to match and then Church Farm
reflected on the values of love, joy, peace, All the children in Key stage 1 and
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness Reception took a trip to Church Farm as
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" I enjoyed the songs and stories, the their
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different stations. I learnt that the Good They were a
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supposed to hate." Ollie Y6 seeing the lambs
"I learnt about all the fruits of the Spirit and and ask-ing
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the activities with Andy and Andy." them
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 The Leziate and Ashwicken Parish Council
met on the 13th of March
The following key points were raised:
1. The lack of response regarding volunteers for the Speedwatch Team is most
disappointing, especially when residents raised concerns over speeding. If no
volunteers come forward by the end of April, the equipment will have to be returned
to the Police.
2. Good news regarding the withdrawal of the planning application for the Wellness
Centre and huge thanks to our Borough & County Councillors for their support along
with the residents. We are advised to "watch this space" as a new application could
be forthcoming in the future.
3. Election nomination forms and guidance are available on the website and we
encourage any residents who have an interest in our villages to consider applying.
4. The Village Hall now has CCTV installed and it is hoped this will prevent
vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
5. County Councillor Moriarty advised that £10k from his fund is banked to go
towards the highways survey on East Winch Road and Brow of the Hill.
Best regards, Caroline Boyden Parish Clerk

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At our February meeting members listened to a very comprehensive talk on Reiki,
given by Ian Wells who volunteers at the Well Being Centre. Reiki is a type of
complementary therapy which aims to relax, ease stress and help with well-being.
Ian also does voluntary work for the hospital and RNLI.
Members enjoyed a demonstration, given by Debbie Perriss, of Decoupage using
upcycled materials and old vases at our March meeting.
Future meetings:
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20th June - Conducted tour of Hardwick Road Cemetery
18th July - Book folding.
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 Votice Board
Sorry. Not enough space this month for more ‘Owl stories,’ but they will be
flying again in the May edition Ed

The Voice/Gayton Church Craft Fair.

th
October 14 10.00 to 2.30pm – set up from 9am
Calling all local crafters -even if you have never exhibited before – this is the best
opportunity to try it in a friendly environment. Stalls £12 plus something for the raffle.
Half of the stalls have been taken, but still some left. To book one call me 01553
636620 or Steve 01553 636413. Who doesn't love a craft fair? Refreshments
A BIG THANK YOU. Ruth Collison has delivered THE VOICE in Ashwicken for
years now, but is moving away and so a big thank you to her for all that she has
done and wishing you happiness in your new home.

We do need someone new to deliver the magazine on her patch - Well

Hall Lane and part of Gayton Road.
Can you help out please? It is just a small patch and only once a month.
Do please call me or email - Steve Williamson 07909771616
[email protected] or John Currey 01553 636814
King's Lynn Festival Chorus
Johann Sebastian Bach / Mass in B minor
Saturday 22 April 2023, 7pm St Nicholas' Chapel, King's LynnFollowing their
outstanding performance of Handel's Messiah in December, King's Lynn Festival Chorus
and conductor Ben Horden take to the stage once again, this time with one of the finest
choral works in history. Tickets £15 Under 16s Free

Gayton Lunch Club will meet on Wednesday April 5th at The Crown, Gayton.
12.30 for 1pm. New members will get a warm welcome . For more details contact me
on 01553 636963 . Dione
Since joining the KL branch of the u3a, I've developed
such a good post-retirement social life with new friends
and activities. At only £15 annual sub it's very good
value. Groups are extra but if held in members' homes,
as many are, we pay only 50p towards refreshments.
Why not come along to one of our Monthly Meetings
and see for yourself. We meet at Gaywood Community
Centre, 71 Gaywood Road King's Lynn. PE30 4EF. At 10am On the second Friday of
each month Pat Richardson

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 Rural Matters.

The 'S'-word. Yes Spring is here with all its sights and sounds. Salt – another 'S'-
word and as you drive around the coast you see masses of Alexanders growing
along the verges, with their yellowy flowers, enjoying the salty atmosphere.
Reputedly brought to Britain by the Romans as a substitute for celery, although I
have not tried eating it yet! Shortly you will see along the verges of many main roads
small white flowered Danish Scurveygrass. Traditionally peculiar to the seaside but
now spreading along roads that were salted in winter. Often seen as you go through
Bawsey on the way to Lynn.

Young fledglings will be hatching – I have already heard of Robins hatched near
Norwich in February! Check ponds and waterways and see if there any Tadpoles
(Pollywiggle in Norfolk). Usually the yellow Brimstone Butterfly is the first one
sighted in Spring, but there have already been sightings of Peacock and Red
Admiral.

Have you heard the Tawney Owls twit-awooing around the village in the evenings?
The differences between Rooks and Crows? They say if it is a Rook it is a Crow and
if they's Crows they's Rooks – Rooks gather in groups hence the rookeries around
the village where they roost. Crows are more solitary.

With Easter holidays coming up how about some ideas for activity outdoors
introducing the children to nature – a walk to see how many different tree leaves or
grasses they can see, and identify them later online. Will they see boxing Hares in
the fields? If they are lucky maybe a Water Vole or Kingfisher near some water.
Possibly a grass snake (non-poisonous) in a field.

As Water Vole, Kingfisher and Grass snake are in decline, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust
is asking to record them on their website for the next three months.
(norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk).

The trust also run holiday activities for children that are very popular – check out
Rockpool Rummaging, Dyke Dipping, Fossil hunting Coastal creatures etc.
Let us hope for reasonable weather to be able to spend time on being in the
countryside, looking at the nature around us, as new growth, flowering and birth
happen in the springtime. I am sure the second birthing of lambs will be in the fields
in April gambolling across the grass. John Hayes

Church Working Party,

Wednesday 5th April
Please join us to do a few jobs in and around St Nicholas Church.
The tasks include weeding the gravel path, clearing leaves, sorting out and
dusting a bookcase, cleaning the porch windows and re hanging the red curtains.
Meet at 10 am in the church. Refreshments.
All welcome. Many thanks Christine Reddish

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 The Bridge for Heroes – A local Charity with a National Reach
“My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this:
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their families. By providing an initial point of contact at the Charity's Bridge Centre located in
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working closely with beneficiaries to resolve their issues and, where necessary, signposting
them to other services as required.
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Veterans Breakfast on a monthly basis. All of our services, beverages and food are offered
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 EAST WALTON NEWS
Join us in celebrating the
Coronation of King Charles III

Open to residents of East Walton and their friends and

families
At the watercress beds Sunday 7th May from 2pm
Free for all

· Bring your own BBQ food (BBQ's ready to cook on will be provided)
· Maypole dancing· Mini sports day · Tug of War · Zip line · Duck race
· Treasure hunt (over the new boardwalks) · Bonfire
· Free glass of local beer/cider (bring your own flagon)
· Prize for the best homemade crown (children & adults)
For more information contact Tom 07717796815

Borough Council Elections take place

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THE CRICKET SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!!
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Thanks to everyone in our community for their help in
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Sunday afternoons.

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Cut Flowers, Wayne Tuffs Builders, DAW Norfolk, TL Repairs, and Clean Tech. We
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