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Hello Everyone.
Here we are on the cusp of the longest day and still waiting for those warm, sunny
evenings when we can sit outside to wind the day down.

June sees me with a few more miles on the clock and heading for 'Old Banger'
status, but may I remind you, that much fun can be had with 'Old bangers!' When I
was first driving, it was a given that your first car was already quite stately, but most
of us will remember it with fond memories. My first car was an Austin A40 and one of
the first to have a letter A number plate. Also the first 'hatchback' as you lifted the
back window up and opened the boot down. That car saw me through two babies –
took the front seat out to accommodate the carrycot and my late brother-in-law
managed to weld two anchor points to fit the car seat in the middle at the back??
And we survived – somehow!

Ah, happy days and I hope your June is filled with the same. Gina
Next issue to be collected June 28th Copy in by June 18th please
Our Pastoral Team

Rev’d Sue Martin Assistant Priest 01553 636303 [email protected]

Joy Smith Reader 01485 600402 [email protected]

The Magazine Team

Gina Watling Editor 01553 636620 [email protected]
Victoria Kempley Trainee Editor
Steve Williamson Adverts/Invoices 01553 636413 [email protected]
John Currey Distribution 01553 636814 [email protected]

Co-ordinators
John Currey Gayton 01553 636814 [email protected]
Sarah Kerkham Gayton Thorpe 01553 636253 [email protected]
Sarah Byatt Ashwicken, Leziate
& Bawsey 01553 630993 [email protected]
Bill Lewis East Walton 0797 477 0067 [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 0797 477 0067 [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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A PCN is a group of GP Practices
that work closely together and have
access to specialists who can deliver
a wide variety of services and
support locally. Without this local
access, patients may have needed to be referred to a clinic much further afield.
Through such collaborative working we can now quickly and easily give our
patients direct assistance from a wide range of practitioners such as First Contact
Practitioners, MIND Mental Health Support workers, Paramedics, Clinical
Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers and an experienced
Nursing Team with a multitude of specialities.
The PCN also utilises their shared experience to create multi-disciplinary teams to
target specific groups of patients, such as the recent Frailty Project which aimed to
help frail patients manage their condition and support them, their families and
carers to plan for the future.

We continue to work with our colleagues and other agencies to deliver the best
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 TO ALL PARISHIONERS
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
Dear Friends

Well, we are now almost half way through the year just moving into
the month of June with hopefully more sunnier days and less rain!!

Things are still busy and there is a lot going on. In Grimston we are looking forward
to the annual Tractor Rally on Sunday 16th June the same day as Father's Day so a
real treat out for dads. At the end of June there is a festival weekend at Harpley.
There is always something going on in our parishes, that is the lovely thing about
living in the countryside the seasons come and go but there is always something to
do, especially in our gardens.

Unfortunately, in my garden the weeds grow faster than the plants and it is an
ongoing battle to root them out. I think it is like that with our lives as well we often
find things taking over out time and our lives. So, what feeds and sustains your life
today? What relationships, values, and beliefs nourish your life? Who are the people
that enrich and enliven your life? What are you needing and asking for when you
pray that God will give you your daily bread?

In whatever ways you might have answered those questions you've described the
wheat in the garden of your soul. And wherever there is a garden you'll also find
weeds. We don't plant them, and we don't want them, but somehow they always
manage to show up. Weeds happen. And that's true whether it's the garden or the
garden of your life.

The wheat and weeds of our lives grow side by side. Their roots can intertwine. And
sometimes what looks like wheat is really false wheat, a weed. It means that every
gardener of life must be discerning about what she or he is growing, what needs to
be tended to, and what needs to be uprooted.

Anything that is not wheat is probably a weed. Weeds are the things that try to take
over the field of our life, disfigure the beauty of our garden, and choke out the wheat
that feeds, sustains, and nourishes our soul.

We need time to be still and look at things, not always easy, but we have to root out
the things that hold us back and encourage growth in the things that are better for us
and our families.

Take a look at your garden today. What do you see? Happy Gardening

Joy Smith Licensed Lay Minister

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 GAYTON NEWS
Gayton Parish Council News
The Parish held the Annual Parish
thank Sandi at the village hall for all the
Meeting on Wednesday 1st May 2024
hard work she puts into it, distressingly
at the Jubilee Hall
we were informed that behind the
Thank you to all those who attended and
scenes support is not so forth coming
supplied reports they were very
and it’s taking it’s toll on Sandi. The Hall
welcome, apologies for the absence of
is looking for more volunteers to become
our speaker from the Borough Council
the committee and trustees. I seriously
who was to give a talk on ways the
can't stress how important it is that the
Council can help with energy efficienacy
hall gets the support it needs as without
improvements of your home. This has
it the hall could close. The Parish
been rescheduled for the June Parish
council being the ultimate arbiters of its
council meeting, see agenda for
ownership doesn't have the personnel
confirmation.
resources to deal with the day to day
running of it and we would need to have
The Parish Council held the Annual
a discussion whether to close it until a
General Meeting on Thursday the 9th
team can be recruited. I hope we will not
May 2024 at the Jubilee Hall
have to get to this point and the great
I'm pleased to say I was elected Chair
community of Gayton will do, what it’s
for the year again and hope to carry on
good at and rally round and help out.
serving you to the best of my abilities.
The vice chair is yet to be elected and The Council discussed the playing field
will be done at the June meeting. area at Gayton Thorpe and with the
The Parish Council held an ordinary insightful input from a parishioner, there
meeting on Thursday the 9th May 2024 is a will to make some amendments of
after the AGM in the Hall this space to move forward.
Well hasn't May been a month of
meetings, it was good to hear from all Gayton Playground. We’re looking at
the local groups who submitted reports I some possible safety improvements to
thank you all for your time and it was the makeshift entrance opposite the
pleasing to hear what everyone has footpath from St Nicolas close. Oh, and
been up to. not to sound like a scratched record but
come on! Clear up your dog mess
Village Matters please!
YOUR HALL NEEDS YOU!!!!
First of all, the Parish Council wishes to More Gayton PC News Page 11

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End of KS2 SATs 2024

Congratulations to our Yr 6 children, who had a successful
week of SATs in early May. All the children showed great
resilience and determination to do their absolute best and we
were extremely proud of their hard work, positive attitude
and 'can-do' attitude, something which children at Gayton
excel in.

Each SATs morning started with a breakfast, cereal, yoghurts, fruit, toast (with plenty of
Nutella), OJ and both strawberry and chocolate milkshake (thanks Mrs Woodhouse!)
The final SATs paper was powered by sausages, as the children also had bangers as part
of their breakfast! Well done again Year6!
Classical Musician and Wimbledon Tennis
Athlete Visit
During May we also had a learning together day
with Middleton Primary Academy. During their
visit we were delighted to welcome cellist
Rebecca Hepplewhite. She played a number
of pieces and spoke to the children about
She led the children from each class through a series of high
tempo exercises to raise money for sports equipment and then
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Reception Places for September 2024.Please contact the office if you would like a visit. 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
[email protected] Visit our Website on -
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More Gayton Parish Council News

Back Street, there will be two new providing me, over my time, with a
locations for our Vas sign. With the data shining example of how professionalism
the Speed Watch Team collate it helps in local governance can be achieved.
the police target speeding problems. The Thank you so so much. Its not going to
Speeding Survey group are gearing up to be the same without you. Best of Luck!!!
go full throttle after reporting to the PC on The Parish Council next meets on
the outcomes of the Speeding survey Thursday June the 6th at 7pm in the
carried out in March this year. Jubilee Hall Gayton
Parish Clerk – Susie Mullins Telephone
Finally, I'd just like to extend my thanks to 07378408078 Email
Cllr Beales who has taken the decision to [email protected]
resign after his new appointment as Agendas will be posted on the village
Leader of the Borough Council after noticeboards 5 days before the meeting
twenty-three years of service to the and on the Parish Council website
Parish Council. The PC are very grateful www.Gaytonpc.org.uk
for his dedication in all these years and a Yours Thankfully the Chaiman (again).
personal thank you from myself for Andrew Dewing

Congratulations to Gayton's own Alistair Beales on his election as

Independent Partnership Leader of West Norfolk Council. Mr Beales said the
Independent Partnership is a diverse and talented group, and he will harness all of
that talent and commitment for the benefit of our community.

Congratulations to our own David Flux who has been appointed High Sheriff
of Norfolk. David was sworn into office in King's Lynn Town Hall last month
accompanied by his wife Lisa. He has lived locally since he was four, educated and
in business in the area, employing around 1,800 people across the Country.

David and his wife are keen to carry on their support

for education, young people and those less fortunate
in the County. They have been involved with the
Prince's Trust and continue to support The Royal
Countryside Fund, The Purfleet Trust and True's
Yard Fisherfolk Museum. David is also proud to be
director of the King's Lynn free music Festival Too
and involved with the Game and Wildlife
Conservation Trust. We wish him much success and
joy in his new role. Gina

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 Gayton Past Times
This photo was given to me recently, with some names. One of which was my
Grandfather, but I have no idea what the other names are, or what the event was.
Looking closely at the picture, they appear to be wearing a lapel badge/ rosette, can
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 Guides, Brownies & Rainbows
We need to add to our Leadership team!
As much as I really enjoy Guiding and the time spent watching the girls grow and
have fun, I have realised that I can't keep going forever.
We are looking for some new members to join our team, so that they will be in a
position to take over when the time comes.
We asked the girls what they thought was needed in a Guide Leader and they came
up with some really cool suggestions:

You have to be fair, but not strict.

You have to be loud and proud.
Come and join us in our adventure.
Have you got some spare time? Come and have some fun with the Guides and bring
your bestie.
You will need to have a loud voice (we do talk).
Be kind, caring and committed, it will take up some of your time.
Be over 18.
Do you want something to do on a Monday night instead of sitting at home with a
cup of tea, eating Quality Street?
Can you handle some noise? Because we are quite loud!
Join our Guiding Journey!
Be prepared for some training, but you will get lots of support.
You have to like young people.
We go on outings and camps, we have fun and we make Promises.
Most of all you need a smile!

If you think you have some – or all of these qualities, please do get in touch. No
previous Guiding experience is necessary. We owe it to the wonderful girls in our unit
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 ing's Lynn and West Norfolk Parkinson's Support Group

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The next meeting of the Parkinson's Support Group will be held on the 20th June
when we will be having some music from the pupils from Springwood High School.
Please feel free to come and join us.
So if you are suffering from Parkinson's, newly diagnosed, suffering for awhile or
care from someone with this debilitating disease why not come along and meet
likeminded people. We meet at Gaywood Community Centre the third Thursday of
the month from 2pm until 4pm.
If you interact please call Jeanette Stapleton on 01553 635098 for more information.
Our if you want help claiming what you are entitled to call the Parkinson's Help
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 Gayton Football Club
Although June doesn't see any matches being played, lots of work
is happening behind the scenes.
Dave Manser has been announced as the new Reserves manager.
Dave has experience of managing sides within the local area and
we're delighted to share in his appointment.
The club are pushing forward with ground
renovations, we're installing a new spectator
fence, clearing bushes, decorating and
refurbishing rooms with the help of our sister club
Holly Meadows.
Our presentation evening held at the end of May
see's us all come together as a club and
celebrate another season and some personal
awards.
We have also released our sponsorship packages
(see attached) for the up coming season, without
the support of sponsors we can't grow nor would
be in the position we are in today - thank you.
April's 100 club winner was Jamie White - congratulations! Mays winner is yet to be
drawn and will be shared in the next issue Sam Hewitt Gayton United

Run Rachel Run

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brilliant experience and the atmosphere in
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It was one of the hardest things I've ever

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weeks it was also one of the most
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life.

Everyone has been so generous and last

Friday I was able to handover £4,000 to the
Night Shelter in Kings Lynn. Thank you to
everyone who donated and for all the support
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 Gayton Plant Fair - April 2024
We chose to use the warm and dry facilities of Gayton Church this year because the
weather has been so awful. This proved a popular move, and Stan was very
accommodating, yes, we had some heating on too! Set-up on Friday evening didn't
quite go to plan, but we had the bones of it and Liz Owens got there very early on
Saturday morning to re-arrange a bit more, to accommodate the massive amount of
plants donated. And they kept coming in, another table was added, then another. My
blood pressure rose slightly – how were we going to shift this massive array of plants
of all sizes?

Amazingly we did shift most of them and a staggering amount of £338.20 was raised
plus £55.00 refreshments money and any donations for the plants left in the Church
Porch. A massive thank you to all who was involved in whatever capacity.

Thank you to Ruth, Steve, Liz, Boomerang Marion (she kept disappearing, then
coming back for more!) Mel, Delphi, Vic, Vicki, Margaret and Stan for all your efforts
re set up, clear up, manning the stalls and plants donated. We had such a huge
variety, it was a joy to behold. See photos supplied by Liz. Thank you Helen and Val,
refreshment ladies and every single one of you who donated and/or bought plants. A
truly magnificent effort. Some funds are available for local charities if you think you
qualify, please get in touch with me at The Voice.

Gayton Goslings Sports Day and Summer Fete

Our sports day and fete will be held on Sunday 23rd June from 11am. There will be
food and drink available plus a variety of stalls. This is our main fundraising event of
the year.
We are asking for the following donations for the stalls: Tins and packets of food,
small gifts for adults and children, bottles of drink, raffle prizes, jam jars filled with
sweets, small toys, tea bags, hair decorations, tattoos etc and cakes (on the day).
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Gina's Page: a page of fun things
Here's a recipe for those of you who 'Can't cook, won't cook!' I
Inspired by my grandsons who love a wrap.

For two wraps you will need: 2 large wraps. Some sweet hot chilli
sauce. Some tzatziki, some crisp lettuce leaves, plus a few other salad leaves like
Lamb's lettuce/rocket/mixed leaves. 5” of cucumber cut lengthways, ½ red pepper. ½
yellow pepper thinly sliced lengthways. 2 Spring onions – top and tailed and sliced
thinly lengthways. A small tin of chickpeas. A drizzle of Olive oil and a tiny bit of
honey plus salt and pepper.
Place one-at-a-time wrap in the microwave oven for 8 secs. Or in a large frying
pan - med. heat - for 15 secs. Gently place on two large plates. First wrap; smear
generously with the chilli sauce. Then repeat with the Tzatziki. Place the lettuce,
salad leaves, cucumber, peppers, onion and chickpeas down the centre of the wrap.
Season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of Olive oil. Then just a tiny teaspoon of
honey drizzled over the whole lot. Fold the top and the bottom of the wrap (near
impossible!) and the sides to overlap in the middle. With a sharp knife cut in half.
Repeat with the second wrap. Enjoy. I’m not sure a finger bowl will cut it - maybe a
bath?

Still got some wraps left? Try switching the chickpeas and spring onion for crumbled
Feta Cheese and 3 or 4 halved stoned olives. Two recipes for the price of one!

A sandwich is forming on the

M25

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 SERVICES FOR JUNE 2024

2nd June 1st Sunday after Trinity

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

Wed 5th June

9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

9th June 2nd Sunday after Trinity

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

16th June 3rd Sunday after Trinity

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

Wed 19th June

9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

23rd June 4th Sunday after Trinity

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

30th June 5th Sunday after Trinity

10.30am St Lawrence Harpley Group Holy Communion

3rd July
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

7th July 6th Sunday after Trinity

8.30am All Saints Roydon Holy Communion
9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

Please do check the website for any changes

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 .
Parish Registers
Baptism
5th May at St Nicholas Gayton
Ewan Tomlinson, Finlay Tomlinson Harmony
Heather Lynn Tomlinson
26th May at St Nicholas Gayton
Jasper James Corner
26th May at All Saints Ashwicken
Samuel Jack Mace
Wedding
25th May at St Nicholas Gayton
2nd June 1st Sunday after Trinity Karen Grief and Adam Aubrey
Deuteronomy 5 verses 12 to15
2 Corinthians 4 verses 5 to 12 Funerals and Burial of Ashes
Mark 2 verse 23 to 3 verse 6
19th April at St Mary Great Massingham Irene
th nd
9 June 2 Sunday of Trinity Allen
Genesis 3 verses 8-15
2 Corinthians 4 verse13 to 5 verse 1 1st May at St Nicholas Gayton
Mark 3 verses 20 to 35 Pamela Mude Wenn
2nd May at Mintlyn Crematorium Leslie Griffin
16th June 3rd Sunday of Trinity
Ezekiel 17 verses 22 to 24 7th May at Nar Green Pentney Michael
2 Corinthians 5 verses 6 to 10 and Valentine.
14 to 17
10th May at St Mary Great Massingham
Mark 4 verses 26 to 34
Raymond (Ray)George Howell
23rd June 4th Sunday of Trinity 20th May Mintlyn Crematorium Graham
Job 38 verses 1 to 11 Anthony Malkan
2 Corinthians 6 verses 1 to 13
Mark 4 verses 35 to 41 23rd May at St Mary Great Massingham
Denys (Deny) Edwin Christopher Winner
30th June 5th Sunday of Trinity 24th May at All Saints Ashwicken Theo
Lamentations 3 verses 23 to 33 Cockerill
2 Corinthians 8 verses 7 to 15
Mark 5 verses 21 to 43

7th July 6th Sunday of Trinity I’ve got a date with a woman who
Ezekiel 2 verses 1 to 5
identifies as a wheelie bin, but I can’t
2 Corinthians 12 verses 2 to 10
Mark 6 verses 1 to 13 remember if I’m taking her out on
Tuesday or Wednesday

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 Walks around the Parishes in 2024:
This year there are a few new additions to our usual series of walks. There
is a range of walks for all abilities so there
should be something to suit almost everyone.
If you're not a walker why not come along and
join us for refreshments? Over the last few
years these walks have proved to be popular
~ they are also great social events, a chance
to chat and get to know others from our sister
churches across the Benefice.
Remember to wear strong footwear as these
walks include roads, tracks and fields which
are uneven or possibly muddy.
Why not join us sometimes? Mark the dates in your diaries!

Weds 12th June 2pm St Mary's, Gt Massingham PE32 2JA

Up to 3 mile walk Refreshments 3:30pm

Sun 7th July 2:30pm St Lawrence's,

Harpley PE31 6TX
Refreshments 3:30pm

Weds 7th Aug 6:30pm St Andrew's, Congham

PE32 1DT
Refreshments 7:30pm

Sat 24th Aug 3pm from Abbey Farm, East Walton PE32 1PP
Walk of about 3 miles
Refreshments at 4:30pm

Sunday ?? Sept 3pm tbc Harvest Celebration then stroll

around the fields at St James', Bawsey,.PE32 1EU

October Autumnal walk at Ashwicken tbc

More details on the web site and in Parish magazines - OR contact

Rosemary Mehers 07720 971753 or
Rev'd Sue Martin [email protected]

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 ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
Leziate Parish Leziate, Ashwicken & Bawsey WI
1. Concerns have been
At our May meeting
raised by residents regarding the
members were given advice
number of HGV's that are using
on Wills and LPAs.
East Winch Road as a cut
through. The Parish Council will In June there will be a flower
be monitoring via cameras, and arranging demonstration and
this will be happening over the in July we will be visiting Norfolk
coming weeks. Lavender where we expect to see the
2. Parking issues on Brow of the Hill Lavender in full bloom.
– Cllr Moriarty has contacted NCC
We do not meet in August, but will
for an update on the proposed
return again on 17th September 2024.
seasowill update residents as We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the
soon as we have more month from 2pm - 4pm in Leziate
information. Village Hall and welcome guests and
3. Concerns were raised by
new members.
residents regarding the scramble
For further information please contact
motorbikes and 4x4 vehicles using Ali South (Vice Secretary) on 01553
Holt House Lane. After further 841267
research it has been confirmed
that Holt House Lane is a Postman Pete retiring after 43 years
maintained unsurfaced road, but For full story see page 29
the vehicles must be insured,
taxed and have mot. We are
asking residents to report any
sightings to the police for action.
4. Our next Parish Council meeting
will be held on Friday 12th July at
6:30pm at Leziate Village Hall,
hope to see you all there!
5. Any concerns with matters, please
don't hesitate to email
[email protected]
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 Gayton Jubill Hall
Many of you will already have heard about THE WEDDING, but for the
sake of those in the dark let me explain. A young couple in our village are
getting wed on 25th May in St Nicholas Church, Gayton.
The Bride has very recently lost her father, having already lost her gran and mum.
The groom is estranged from his family, and with finances very tight their wedding
was going be a very quiet and humble affair. Well, not any more. We, the coffee
morning crew and community lunch regulars have banded together to make it a day
to remember. We have a photographer coming along who is just charging for
expenses, hair, make up, and nail technician's all giving their time and expertise for
free including a local lady who is doing all the flowers for the hall and table
decorations and making the wedding cake.
My partner is driving the bride to church and then taking the newlyweds to the
reception in the Jubilee Hall. A lovely lady from Grimston has donated Prosecco and
some beautiful champagne flutes for the toast . The wedding breakfast is being
cooked by yours truly with help from some amazing ladies, providing sausage rolls,
quiches and Cheesecakes whilst another helper is in charge of tea and coffee. We
also had a whip round and raised £280, including a very kind donation from The
Voice. Thank you Gina. A very nice hotel in Hunstanton was found and I booked a 2
night honeymoon stay for the Happy couple and when I explained to the manager
what we are doing he gave us another 2 nights for free!
Donations and offers of help and various services have come from Gayton, Pott
Row, Grimston, Roydon and Congham and of course, Hunstanton. I have been truly
humbled by the generosity of so many people, several of whom do not know the
couple at all. I'm so proud to have been a part of all of this. In next month's issue, as
this month's issue will go to press before the wedding, I will let you all know how the
day went and share a photo of the event with you. Sandi Rose ,

Postman Pete retiring after 43

A much-loved postie is retiring after more than four decades delivering the mail.

For the last 10 years, Peter Curgenven has delivered to 300 or so customers around
the villages of Leziate, Bawsey and Middleton.
More than 150 of them turned out at a surprise party at Leziate Village Hall on Bank
Holiday Monday, to say farewell to the man known to villagers as Postman Pete.

"I was absolutely overcome, " said Peter, as he made his rounds on one of his final
deliveries afterwards. “I was speechless - and that doesn't happen very often with
me. I'd like to thank everyone personally because that really hit home."

Peter was also famed for becoming friends with all the dogs on his round - one or
two of which came bounding out to greet him after hearing his van pull up on Friday.

Viky Kempley

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Votice Board
Gayton Lunch Club
Hello fellow diners. You will have noticed that I missed the last lunch. This was due
to me having a fall at home and fracturing my hip and I can say that I do not
recommend this activity as a pastime! I'm pinned and stitched like a dressmaker's
dummy but doing ok and look forward to being back with you all before too long. The
next lunch is on June 5th 12.30 for 1pm at Gayton Crown. New members
welcome. Take care. Dione.
Articles for The Voice
We are always pleased to receive articles for the Voice and are blessed with some
really great contributors. However, if you have a grievance re some content, please
feel free to contact us at [email protected], giving your full name and contact
number, so we can address your concern. Likewise, if you really like something, let
us know. Gina
Editor in Training update
Well what can I say, emailing Gina back in January asking for details on the editor
job was one of the best decisions I have made! My training started in February and
its progressing at great speed. Im learning a lot and gaining knowledge on how The
Voice works. A few minor blips along the way but loving every minute of it. The best
part is getting to work with Gina and gaining a friend and also being welcomed into
her family. Vicky

Trek to Everest Base Camp

Talk and Slides of an Epic Long Walk by Rev'd Sue Martin
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Wednesday 19 June at 7pm
St Nicholas Church Gayton
£5.00 to include a glass of wine/soft drink and nibbles.
Proceeds to Gayton and Ashwicken Churches

So the travel agency said I could climb Mt. Everest and it

would only cost £100,000.
I said no thanks, that's a bit too steep.

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 Rural Matters
It's Tick Season!
Ticks are active all year round, but particularly from April to September.
They live on animals, sucking their blood to stay alive. Then they fall off and can lurk
in grass and woodland areas, waiting for an animal or human
to pass and then they leap aboard for another feed.
They are a small spider-like creature 2-5mm long, which
expands as it feeds on its host animal, to look like a tiny
bean. As they go from animal to animal they can pick up
various micro-organisms which they can pass on to their next
host and infect it.

The best known of these in the United Kingdom is Lyme

Disease, but there have also been rare cases of Tick Borne Encephalitis (TBE).
Lyme Disease is reputedly only present in up to 5% of Ticks in the UK, so the
chances of getting it should be low in this country.

What to do if I find a Tick? If it is moving around on you and not attached yet, brush
it off with something. If it is attached it should be removed gently by using narrow
pointed tweezers, pulling upwards so none of the tick is left in you. Do not twist when
removing. A Tick removal tool is also available from a veterinary surgery or pet
supplier. Do check all of your body, they can crawl anywhere!
What symptoms would I have following a Tick bite? As with any bite itching and
redness at the site which will settle down. The classic symptom of Lyme Disease is a
rash surrounding the bite, which looks like a bullseye, although this does not happen
in every case. 'Flu-like symptoms, feeling tired, headache, general muscular aches
and pains. These can occur any time from 3 days to 4 weeks after being bitten. If
these symptoms occur, even if you do not remember being bitten, see your GP as
soon as possible and a course of antibiotics should resolve the disease.

Prevention is better than cure. When you (or the children) have been outside where
there is long grass, trees, shrubs or Bracken, just check one hasn't hopped on to
you. There are a lot of deer about here who carry them through the area. Keeping
your limbs covered or using an insect repellent when out in the countryside is a good
idea, although they do not seem to like the smell of Mint, Lemon, Bergamont either!
Don't forget they can get inside loose clothing too.
The risk of being ill from a bite is low, but one lady who was organising a plant stall
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My friends tell me it's a waist of thyme

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 Proud Champion of Malting Barley
Congratulations to our own Bob King who has lived in Gayton with his wife for 38
years and has just won the prestigious Timothy Coleman prize awarded annually
by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association for an outstanding contribution to the
County's food and farming.
After growing up in Cambridgeshire and studying geography and economics at
London University, Bob came to Norfolk with his wife Pauline and after a brief spell
as trainee malting barley trader for Dalgety in King's Lynn, he joined Crisp Maltings
at Gt Ryburgh as a malting barley buyer and was commercial director for more than
20yrs until he retired last year.
During Bob's 35 year career at the
Crisp Maltings, near Fakenham, he
helped Norfolk malt grow into a
world-renowned commodity. By
fostering collaboration between
growers, grain merchants and
maltsters, a long-term, sustainable
supply line was created to meet
the specific changing demands of
customers around the world – as
customers tastes changed from ale
to lager, followed by a boom in the
whisky distilling and the
emergence of the craft brewing sector. 'It was about getting the message out and
about what the end market wanted. 20 year's ago, most farmers hadn't got a clue
where their product was going. So we told the merchants and growers we wanted to
work in partnership. We said 'We know you can produce the best malting barley in
the country.' We told them what the market wanted and which varieties work best.'
“It was always such a friendly part of the industry, the corn markets - Bury St
Edmunds on a Wednesday, Diss on a Friday during the harvest. I have got lots of
friends in the business. A lot of growers have a warm spot for growing malting barley.
I think it is the link to the beer. Yes, they might grow wheat for the bread or animal
feed, but then they go to the pub!'
Bob King played a key role in reviving the fortunes of malting barley grown in Norfolk
and further afield. He said. “His vision of working collaboratively with farmers, grain
merchants and seed breeders built a partnership model which thrives today and
raised the profile of Norfolk's malting barley”.
Mr King replied: “I have had a fantastic career. We have got the best malting barley
in the world, even in my retirement I would like to carry on promoting Norfolk farming,
Norfolk beer and whiskey”. Gina

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 Met Matters
Over a number of years I've discovered I can't do stage whispers. Three episodes
spring to mind
1969 film premiere at the Dominion Theatre Tottenham Court Road. Temporary
metal barriers were erected to control the crowd. I can't remember the film or the
stars but two VIP attendees were Prime Minister Harold Wilson, pipe in hand
wearing signature Gannex raincoat, with wife Mary and the Queen Mother. After
entering the theatre I “whispered” to my colleague “No matter how rich or famous
you are, what position you hold in society or how good your tailor is if you are
shaped like a sack of spuds you end up looking like a sack of spuds.” I got a round of
applause from the assembled masses. Ooops.
About the same time we discovered after night shift, around 7am that we could go to
a pub in Covent Garden, that fed and watered the market workers. Along with two
colleagues from Tottenham Court Road nick, we had a few pints and a big steak
breakfast, then back to the section house (accommodation for single officers) for
cups of coffee laced with scotch, followed by a shot of mead when one of my
colleagues, Frank remembered he had a case at juvenile court that morning. We all
went to their nick (I hadn't previously been there) in Martin's VW beetle, Breathalyser
what breathalyser??? Martin went into the nick to find the other officer in the case,
leaving us in the car. I was dying for a pee so Frank took me in the back door and
showed me where the toilet was. Having relieved myself I was met by a man on the
stairs wearing a white shirt which signified the rank of inspector or above who
challenged me with the words “ Who are you sir?” I replied “ PC 330 Dale from
Albany Street sir” He shouted “ Get out of my Police Station.” I whispered to Frank
“Who is that fat !%*$.” Get out of my station before I have you arrested.”
Years later I was reserve officer manning radio base station, telephones etc. Having
a cup of tea at 8pm with station officer (sergeant) duty officer (inspector) and others
generally chewing the fat. I said “ I despair, the youngsters these days can't hold
their drink.” The chief inspector had joined us and said, grinning “ PC Dale, I don't
think you can speak on that subject and we both know what we are talking about
don't we. I said “Farque moi Guv I knew elephants had long memories but...” Great
guy, never bore a grudge.
Years later I was now an authorised firearms officer at Heathrow and was guarding
the Israeli airline (EL Al) check in Terminal 3 along with another colleague. Despite
the area being festooned with signs we were bombarded with questions asking for
directions. If asked politely I was help itself and when the person was out of earshot I
whispered "Now **** off and stop bothering me.” A large lady passing by said in a
broad Australian accent " I heard that Bruce. Now where can I get a good pint of
lager round here?" I directed her to T3 arrivals next door. 30 minutes later she was
back. She gave me a playful punch on the shoulder, nearly knocking me over and
said " You were right . I had a bonza pint of Fosters. I like you Bruce , I like your
sense of humour, have a drink on me" at the same time stuffing a fiver into the top
pocket of my tunic. Despite my protestations I had to accept if only to avoid a second
punch. Aww, happy days. John Dale

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 EAST WALTON NEWS

East Walton Pill Box

Join archaeologist Chris Kolonko-Weet to learn about Second World War pillboxes,
how they were to be used and who would have used them.
Wednesday 10th July at 7PM
Abbey Farm,
Church Lane
East Walton
Kings Lynn
PE32 1PP

Taking place on site at our very own Second World War Pillbox so bring weather
appropriate clothing. Refreshments will be provided.
A collection will be taken.

Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

Indoor meeting at The Assembly Rooms, 1 Market Place, Swaffham PE37 7AB
Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 7.30pm
Birds of NarVOS
Presented by Paul Fuller
Paul Fuller, a lifelong birder and current chairman of NarVOS, will host our June
meeting. This will take on a slightly different format to our usual annual mid-year
members event to incorporate a two-part presentation, covering an overview of bird
recording within the Nar Valley area followed by a gallery of images from NarVOS
contributors allowing us to showcase members photographs and present some of
the variety of the many species recorded by the society.

Please come along. Visitors welcome. Admission £4 on the night; free to NarVOS
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 Grimston Cricket Club

In spite of the weather, we have been older kids sessions (ages

able to make a brilliant start to the 8+) have also been very
season with wins for the Saturday and well attended with lots of
Sunday sides, and the Ladies drawing new and returning players
their opening match against a vastly - several of the older players are also
more experienced Bircham side. staying on for senior net practice which is
great to see as our first academy player
At time of writing, the Saturday team sit start to transition into the adults team.
top of the league, but there is a whole
summer of cricket to play; to be able to Off-the-pitch, we have been fortunate
field three senior teams over the enough to win yet more funding. This will
weekend is a worthy achievement in its help us to purchase new pitch covers to
own right after the club folded in 2010. improve our climate resilience and
ensure our pitch is maintained well
Youth cricket is also in full swing, with enough to provide a quality playing
the All Stars (ages 5-8) training on a surface for all of our teams; once again
Monday - there are few sights more community support has been essential in
satisfying than the ground packed with underpinning our success in this area.
young cricketers playing for the first
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