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Contact Who’s Who
St Peter & St Paul Fakenham Parish Church
The copy date for the May 2019 Beacon is 5th April.Ready for deliverers on Saturday 27th April back in church.
RectorRev’d Francis Mason 01328 [email protected]
The Rectory Office 01328 862268Gladstone Road, Fakenham,NR21 [email protected]
For parish information, baptisms andwedding bookings also see ourwebsite.Church postcode (for satnav) -NR21 9BXThe Church is closed for electricalwork until Easter.
ReadersElaine Burbidge 01328 851848Linda Frost 01328 862919Amanda Sands 01328 878218
ChurchwardensRoger Burbidge 01328 851848Keith Osborn 07887 [email protected]
Fabric OfficerJudith Inward 01328 855269
Church TreasurerVia Rectory Office 01328 862268
Sacristan / Verger for weddings &funeralsPatrick Sheppard 01328 855013
Child Protection OfficerPaul Nielsen 07798 766357
Vulnerable Adults Officervia Rectory office 01328 862268
Organist/ChoirmasterJonathan Dodd 01328 862268 via Rectory office
Marriage PreparationRectory Office 01328 [email protected]
Stepping StonesElaine Burbidge 01328 851848
Messy ChurchAnn Rae Sims 01328 864537
Mothers’ UnionFelicity Randall 01328 862443
Church Women’s GuildMoira Morley 01328 855874
Church FlowersJudith Smyth 01328 864061
Bell RingersKevin Allcock 01328 853928
Support in Loss GroupJudith Smyth 01328 864061
Christmas Tree FestivalAnne Peppitt 07999 [email protected]
Beacon Editor and advertisingLinda Frost 01328 [email protected]
Beacon TreasurerJohn Dunn 01328 856644
Beacon DistributionElaine Burbidge 01328 [email protected]
Website AdministratorKeith Osborn 07887 [email protected]
Croxton Road, Fulmodeston,NR21 0LZ
Priest in chargeRev’d Francis Mason 01328 [email protected]
ChurchwardenAndrew Lee 01328 878870
Please feel free to contact us aboutservices and events or the RectoryOffice where enquiries aboutbaptisms, weddings and funerals canbe made.
Christ Church, Fulmodeston
Find us online:
Webwww.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk
Fakenham Parish Church
@fakenhampchurch
John 3.16
For God so loved the world that hegave his only Son, so that everyonewho believes in him may not perishbut may have eternal life.
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Page 2 Contact details
Page 3 Viewpoint
Page 4 Prayer Page
Page 5 Church Easter Services
Page 6 Town Talk
Page 7 Bits n’ Pieces
Page 8 Audrey meets Janice McLaren
Page 9 Regular Services Easter Services in the town churches
Page 10 Out and about withKay
Page 11 Catch up with Fulmodeston
Page 12 Concerts, Adverts and Brexit News
Page 13 What’s On
Pages 14- 20Advertising
Page 16 Community Archive Advertising
Contents Viewpoint
Choir Practice5.15pm every Thursday
THE IMPORTANCE OF EASTERCanon Patrick writes:To me Easter is the most importantFestival of the whole Christian year,because it's the joyful celebration ofthe resurrection of Jesus Christ,which helps us to remember the newlife we can all have through Jesus, aperson who suffered, died, and cameto life again for you and me. Sincemoving to Fakenham 13 years ago,one of the highlights of Eastermorning has been the sunrisegathering on Bullocks Hills with theSalvation Army. With the sun risingover Fakenham, the birds singing inthe background, the new life ofnature bursting out around us,singing joyful songs as the dogwalkers stop and listen or join in.Yet Easter wouldn't be Easter if itwasn't for Holy Week, which startson Palm Sunday, and all the eventsthat happen each day that we readabout in the Bible leading up toGood Friday and the crucifixion ofJesus. Jesus predicted that He wouldsuffer, die and rise again. The earlyapostles preached it, and the earlychurch experienced this resurrectionpower in their own lives, and passedit on to others. Yet there are stillmany folk who say that the wholething is a lie or a mistake. That theearly disciples invented the idea thatJesus had risen, and stole His bodywithout anyone seeing! How couldthey have done, because the tombwas guarded by soldiers, a stone wasrolled across the entrance. Even thewomen, on the first day of the weekwere wondering how they wouldmove the massive stone to finishanointing the body of Jesus andcomplete the burial ritual becausethey ran out of time before sunset
on the first Good Friday, Saturdaybeing their Sabbath.We're told by St Paul that Jesus wasseen on many occasions, by Peter,then His closest followers, then 500or more, then with James and therest He had commissioned torepresent Him. Then Paul says, "Hefinally presented Himself alive tome". Also the disciples themselveswere changed people. No longerwere they frightened, hopeless ordejected. Peter moved from fear tocourage, James from doubt to faith,Paul was changed from the arch-persecutor of the Christian church toa preacher and missionary to thosewho were not Jews. They and theirfriends were bold, transformedpeople because of their risen Lordand Saviour. When I was curatealmost 40 years ago, a book wasgoing the rounds, written by a chapcalled F. Morrison entitled "Whomoved the stone?" He set out toconvince his readers that the wholeresurrection story was hoax, andthrough the process and his researchgave his life to Christ and became aChristian. May this Easter also be atransforming time for you?Have a joyful and blessed Easter.
Fakenham Parish Church Registers
Funerals5th February Mary Peruzzi6th February Nancy Brain
Prayer Space
Parish Prayers for April
Daily prayers are said for Fakenham, its people and organisations.
During the weeks in April we will be praying for:
31st March - 6th April Families & family life. Those who live or work in North Park.
7th - 13th Prisons, prisoners, Amnesty International. Those who live or work in Wensum Way, Thorn Road, Heather Barrow Court, Fayre Green.
14th - 20th Scouts, Cubs, Beavers. Those who live or work in Edmondsons Walk, Barons Hall Close, Hall Close, Barons Hall Lane.
21st - 27th New beginnings. Those who live or work in Ken Doy Court, Station Close, Cricketers Close,
Mervyn King Close.
28th - 4th May Local industries & businesses. Those who live or work in Great Eastern Way, The Drift, Driftlands, Heath Rise, Parker Drive, Poppyfields.
Palm Sunday this year is celebrated on 14th April. Duringthe following week each day is given a different name.
Fig Monday.Jesus stopped at a fig tree to find something to eat. Thefig was not ripe enough to be eaten and the disciplesheard Jesus curse the tree - may no-one ever eat fruitfrom you again. This happened on the way to Jerusalemwhen Jesus cleared the Temple.
Temple Tuesday.Jesus and the disciples returned to the Temple again. Onthe way Peter noticed that the fig tree was withered. InJerusalem, Jesus was involved in discussions with theJewish authorities and it was on leaving the Temple thatJesus told the disciples that there would not be onestone left of the Temple after they had drawn hisattention to the beauty of the building.
Spy Wednesday.Later in the day, Jesus and the disciples returned toJerusalem. Jesus reminds his disciples that it is two daysuntil Passover. He warns them of his imminent deathtelling them that: 'the Son of Man will be delivered up tobe crucified'. It was that evening, in the darkness andprobably while the other disciples and Jesus slept, JudasIscariot went to the authorities to betray Jesus. Theywere delighted and agreed to pay him. It was agreedthat the deed would be done in the Garden ofGethsemane the following night. There would be no-oneelse around except the disciples. Jesus was a threat tothe Roman peace and had to be stopped.
Maundy Thursday.We remember the institution of the Lord's Supper, HolyCommunion, the Eucharist and the events of that nightin the upper room. We also remember the arrest ofJesus in the Garden of Gethsemane and his subsequent‘trials’ which continued into…
Good Friday.The day that Jesus was crucified after being interrogatedby both the religious leaders and the Roman authorities.Peter, as Jesus had told him the night before, haddenied knowing Jesus. Jesus died on the cross.
Holy Saturday.The name given to the day between Good Friday andEaster Sunday. It is the seventh day of Holy Week, theday on which Jesus “rested” from His work of providingsalvation. As Jesus died on Good Friday, he called out, “Itis finished!”
Easter Day.The Day of Resurrection. Jesus is alive! A day of greatcelebration. Below is a verse from an Easter hymn.
Lo, Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom.let the Church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,for her Lord now liveth; death hast lost its sting.Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.
Happy Easter!
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Sun 14 April 10.30am Palm Sunday Service with Passion GospelMon 15 April 6.30pm Compline*Tues 16 April 6.30pm Compline*Weds 17 April 6.30pm Compline*Thurs 18 April 9.30am Holy Communion*
6.30pm Holy Communion with Soap and Water*Fri 19 April 10.00am Good Friday Family Workshop
2.00pm Last Hour at the Cross - readings, meditations,music & song.
Sat 20 April 6.30pm ComplineSun 21 April 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30 am Easter Celebration Communion
*If the electrical works are not completed in time we may need to relocate - pleasecheck our website www.fakenhamparishchurch.org.uk for details.
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TOWN TALKTown TalkAt this time of year I always readthe poem Home Thoughts FromAbroad to my elderly group at theMaltings Care Home. The firstverse really captures its sentiment.
'Oh, to be in EnglandNow that April's there,
And whoever wakes in EnglandSees, some morning, unaware,That the lowest boughs and the
brushwood sheafRound the elm-tree bole are in tiny
leaf,While the chaffinch sings on the
orchard boughIn England - now!’
As you know, Spring this year gotwell ahead of itself. In mid-February I took a photo of 'a hostof golden daffodils' beside theWensum just below the townbridge. Various flowers jumpedvery early into life and the blossomwas everywhere. Winter had itsmoments but was generally ashadow of its proper self, thankgoodness. Early last March we allcowered as the Beast from the Eastbattered Norfolk. Browning'spoem, had he written it in 2019,might well have referred toFebruary or March. Mind you, itwouldn't have scanned half sowell…..
Wayfarer
Hempton Bowls ClubWould you like to meet newpeople who enjoy a gentle stroll ofbetween one and half to two mileswith some bending of knees andstretching of arms and whilst doing
this participating in a competitivesport? It could also test your handand eye coordination andpatience! There is no age barrier,contrary to what some people maythink, you will also get plenty offresh air and meet lots of friendlypeople.We are talking about Lawn Bowlsas enjoyed at Hempton Bowls Clubwhich was formed in 1935 andafter a number of moves startedplaying at our present green in1976, which is situated by the sideof Hempton Memorial Hall. Weplay in a number of local leaguesand have our own friendly clubcompetitions and roll-ups.Our season starts on Sunday 28thApril this year with our OpenAfternoon (1.30pm) and whetheryou have played before or want tojust give it a try just come alongand you can join in. OnWednesday afternoons andSaturday mornings throughout theseason you can rekindle yourenjoyment or have a taster;members will be there to help. Noequipment will be necessary tostart with just flat shoes.If you are interested then pleasering Irene on 01328 853176 formore information of dates andtimes.
Men’s Shed Fakenhamare on the search for suitablepremises. If you own what mightbe suitable premises, ideally withbasic amenities such as electricity,water and WC, or know ofsomebody else who does, wewould be very interested to hearfrom you.
We can’’’’’’;’t afford a commercial rent,obviously, but would be more thanwilling to do some renovation,should the place need ‘sprucing up’. We have quite a number of peopleinterested in becoming membersand getting down to some work.Francis CoxeterChair, Men’s Shed Fakenham07799 264624email: [email protected]
Young Rider gets active supportActive Fakenham has agreed tosponsor up and coming youngrider, Connor Rumbles, 18, for theFakenham Easter Criterium. TheSteering Committee agreed tosupport Connor when he races inthe Town Centre Criterium cycleraces in recognition of the supporthe and his family have given toActive Fakenham over the years.Connor is now a category 2 riderand races all over the country.The racing and Funday will takeplace on Easter Sunday 21st Aprilalong with a 5k Run and 1K FunRun. All are now booking online.
Fakenham LibraryFor further information about eventsand to book please call 01328 862715or check our Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/fakenhamlibraryPlease check with the library first incase of any changes to events.Special EventsWords with Wine Friday 5th April,7 - 9pm. The theme of this evening willbe "Renewal". Please bring along ashort piece of poetry or prose (fact orfiction), which you would enjoysharing in a friendly atmosphere. Ifyou prefer not to read, come along tojust listen.The ticket price is £4, whichincludes a glass of wine and somenibbles. Please book in advance at theLibrary desk, and pay on the night atthe door. A Friends of FakenhamLibrary Event.Mini Movers Tuesday 9th April2 - 3pm. Enjoy getting up and movingto music with the Sticky Kids CD.Mini Movers is for pre-school age toencourage movement to music andsong whilst developing numeracy andliteracy skill. Booking essential - tobook contact the library on 01328862715
Fakenham Library's 50th birthday!Thursday 18th April 3 - 4.30pmCome and celebrate with us! Enjoysome light refreshments and musicfrom The Lighters! Free event butdonations welcome! For furtherinformation contact the library on01328 862715Regular EventsLego Club! - Normally after school onTuesdays during term time (but checkwith library first) For children aged 5+(but younger siblings welcome too!)Help with your Family HistoryBook one-to-one sessions with ourvolunteer. Contact the library fordetails.Computer Support Sessions. Bookyour free space on a Mondayafternoon for help with usingcomputers and the Internet. ContactFakenham Library for bookings.Happy Hour - DVDs are all 2 for theprice of 1 - every Tuesday 4pm - 6pm& Friday 5pm - 7pmSeated Exercise - Mondays 2.15pm-3.00pm. £2.50 per week. Bookingessential. Check dates and book yourplace with Sue Gathercole of Cardio &Core 07774 [email protected]
Rag Rug Club - 1st Tuesday of themonth 10.30-12 noon 2ⁿd April.Beginners welcome. Share ideas -swap materials.Book Club - 2ⁿd Tuesday of the month10.30-11.30am 9th April. Newmembers always welcome. Ask stafffor details of the books beingdiscussedGames Afternoon - Mondays 1pm -3pm. Come along and enjoy a game ortwo!Rhyme Time - Tuesdays 2 - 2.45pm -weekly in term time. Sessions run byFakenham Gateway SureStartChildren's Centre staff.Fakenham Library Audio Book Club -3rd Monday of the month 10.30 -12.00noon 15th April. This is run by theNorfolk & Norwich Association for theBlind (NNAB). To book your place callMark or Elaine on 01603 629558 [email protected] Club - every Thursday 2.00 -3.00pm. Feeling at a loose end? Cometo the library for a cuppa and a chat.Norfolk Citizens Advice - Mondays andThursdays 10am - 3pmDrop in advice sessions.
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Christmas Tree Festival 2019Writing this on a sunny spring-likemorning in early March, it is hard tobelieve that planning and preparationfor the 2019 ChristmasTree Festival are already underway.However, the team has been meetingregularly and can announce that thelaunch meeting will be on Wednesday24th April at 7.00pm in the ParishChurch.Each charity wishing to take part willneed to send a representative to thatmeeting to collect an informationleaflet and application form. This is theonly way these documents will beavailable. We are looking forward toseeing old friends and welcoming newparticipants.
The CTF team
Christian Aid Week 2019Last year we raised £1223.83 with afurther £529.86 from Big Breakfast. Wewould love to match, or exceed, thatthis year with your help!
Dates for your Diary :Thursday 16th May Market Day. Therewill be our usual stalls in Church – Bric-a-Brac, jams, cake, plants andRefreshments.There will also be a Street Collection.Tesco have kindly offered us theopportunity to collect in-store thisyear. (Nearer the time, we will beasking for volunteers, please, to helpwith this). ‘Big Breakfast’ Saturday 11th May8.30am - 11am. We look forward towelcoming you.
Christian Aid Envelopes. This yearenvelopes will not be delivered withthe Beacon Magazine. Please look outfor your envelope in Churchthroughout May, whenever Church isopen or at the services. If your friendsor family rely on the Beacon for theirenvelope, perhaps you would kindlycollect one for them too. Completedenvelopes can be brought back toChurch or given in at The Heel Bar inOak Street or Metcalf’s Jewellers inMarket Place. Thank you for yoursupport.Fakenham and District Christian AidCommittee
When a young woman from Edinburghjoined her bookbinder husband fiftyyears ago to live in the market town ofFakenham, she had no idea how thiscommunity would find a special placein her heart. With her medicalbackground as a children's nurse andnursery nurse, she was well placed totake on the role of Welfare Assistant inthe Junior School when theopportunity arose. For twenty-fiveyears she looked after the needs ofchildren who had special medicalconditions or disabilities and alsohelped the teachers in the classroomwhen she could. Her late husband,Andrew, was the first of many Scottishprinters who came to Fakenham afterthe industry in their own area hadreceded. Janice has three sons and isproud grandmother to sevengrandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Andrew died tragically in aroad accident in 2001 and Janice washelped to cope with this sudden loss,not only by the loving care of herfamily, but also her many friends inFakenham. She says she " lovesFakenham. The people have been verygood to me". And Janice is also a goodfriend to others. She is an activemember of St Anthony's CatholicChurch and has been involved in manycharitable causes, including the RedBus, Cranmer House as a volunteer andcommittee member, Talking Times andcurrently organises the Christmas giftboxes. And I can vouch for herforgiving nature. I turned up very latefor our appointment!
What is your favourite view in thearea? - Sitting on the seats overlookingthe river.What would improve the town? - I'velived here 50 years and there havebeen many changes. It would be goodif the empty shops could be filled up.If you could change something aboutyourself, what would it be? - To thinkbefore I open my mouth!Do you have a gadget you couldn't dowithout? - Not a gadget, but I couldn'tdo without my jar of decaf coffee!
Who has been a great influence inyour life? - My parents. Theycomplemented each other. My fatherwas very quiet and a gentleman. Mymother was very practical. Theybrought me up to know right fromwrong.What's the biggest decision you'vemade on the spur of the moment? - Iwouldn't make a big decision withoutconsulting, but I am impulsive aboutclothes and jewellery!What's the greatest challenge you'vehad to overcome? - Realising I was onmy own after the sudden death of myhusband. I'm lucky to have my familynearby.Your earliest memory? - I canremember the night my sister wasborn and the Germans were bombing. Iremember the noise and the darknessand waiting for someone to fetch me. Iwas two years old.Do you still have anything from yourchildhood? - A couple of silverbracelets, which I still wear.Have you ever been grateful for thekindness of a stranger? - Lots of times.I'm always falling over my feet andthere are always people to pick me up!Is a religious faith part of your life? -Yes. I was brought up a Presbyterianbut I was looking for somethingdifferent and became a Catholic. It's animportant part of my life.Do you have advice that you'd like topass on? - Never sleep on a quarrel. Inever have, even if it meant me sayingsorry when I was right!How would you like to beremembered? - For my smile.Have you any regrets? - Yes. Over theyears I've said things I wish I hadn't.What did you like best about yourjob? - I loved being an influence withthe children. I love it now whenpeople come and talk to me andremember me from their school days.Often they are now grandparentsthemselves!What was the most difficult? - Havingto make staff decisions when I was incharge of others.
What would you tell your 18 year oldself? - At 18 I was looking forward toeverything. Now at 80 I'm still lookingforward!What's the one thing you are reallygood at? - Knitting and listening.One thing we'd never hear you say? -I'd like to say bad language, butoccasionally…!What do you do in your spare time? - Isee friends, go out for coffee andlunch, I do my voluntary work and mypartner Mark, a fellow Scot, is a bigpart of my life.Any particular ambitions? - To see allmy grandchildren married and havingtheir own children - whether they wantit or not!! I just want to see themhappy.Your luxuries on a desert island? - Anice little pool to relax in.What is your favourite song? - I love allsorts of music but Ave Maria is afavourite.If you were stuck on Fakenham churchtower, who would you like to havewith you? - My partner, Mark.What would you not be seen deadwearing? - Denim. I don't like thefabric.Is there a person you admire? - TheQueen. She's an amazing lady.What's your ideal weekend? - Going toNorwich, having an overnight stay anddinner at the Assembly House andgoing to the ballet at the TheatreRoyal.What would be your epitaph? - Shehad a good life.
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Janice McLaren, retired School Welfare Assistant
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Services at Fakenham Parish Church
Every Sunday8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)10.30am Parish Communion (CW)
Every Monday8.30am Parish Prayers at the Rectory during April
all welcome9.45am Stepping Stones, see p13 for details
Every Thursday9.30am Thursday Morning Market Day Holy Communions will all be held in the Board Room of Hayes & Storr at 9.30am. With grateful thanks to Hayes & Storr for kindly accommodating us during the electrical works at the church. Hopefully back in church from 18th April.
Sunday 14th April - Palm Sunday6.30pm Healing Service
Sunday 21st April - Easter Day8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)10.30am Easter Celebration Communion6.30pm Choral Evensong
See page 5 for more Parish Church Easter services
Services at other Churches
St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church29 Wells RoadWeekend Masses Saturdays 6.00 pm Sundays 10.45 amwww.catholicfakenham.org.ukEaster ServicesMaundy Thursday7.30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper with the Washing of feet. Watching until 8.30pm and then Compline.Good Friday9.30am Morning Prayer with office of Readings10.00am Stations of the Cross11.30am Arrival of the Wensum Student Cross3,00pm Solemn Liturgy6.00pm Ecumenical Stations of the CrossHoly Saturday9.30am Morning Prayer with office of Readings10.30am Blessing of Polish Food Baskets9.00pm Blessing of the Easter Fire and the Easter VigilEaster Sunday10.45am Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday
Salvation ArmyOak Street10.15am Sunday Worshipwww.salvationarmy.org.uk/fakenhamEaster ServicesMaundy Thursday7.00pm Easter informal MeditationGood Friday11.00am United Church Service12noon Walk of Witness and Open Air service Returning afterward to the Army Hall for Hot Cross Buns and light refreshments.Easter Sunday7:30am Sunrise Morning Service (at Bullock Hills, Hempton)8.00am Easter Breakfast 9.20am Easter Prayer Meeting10:15am Easter Morning Worship Service
Fakenham & Sculthorpe Methodist ChurchesChapel Lane Sculthorpe NR21 9QBSunday Services 11.00am, 2.30pm3rd Sunday at Lee Warner Avenue 3.00pmwww.eamethodist.org.ukEaster ServicesGood Friday11.00am Salvation Army (United)3.00 pm Sculthorpe Methodist Chapel led by Circuit worship groupEaster Day11.00am & 2.30pm Sculthorpe Methodist Chapel
Fakenham Baptist Community ChurchFakenham Community Centre, Oak StreetSunday Gathering 10.30 amwww.fakenhambaptist.org.uk
Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church,Great WalsinghamWeekly Saturday , Vespers 6.00pmSunday Liturgy 10.00 amEasterNB Orthodox Easter is a week later than Western Easterthis year.Saturday 27th April Mattins and Liturgy 10.00pm
Sunday 28th April Vespers 3.00pm, followed by refreshments. Everyone is welcome.
This edition of the Beacon reflects onEaster, which is a time of ultimategrowth and renewal. I've been out andabout in Miller's Walk to see three newbusinesses. With a home care agency, anationwide retail store and an electricbike shop, they are vastly different. Sohow are they faring?
Helping Hands is a long -standing agencyproviding professional home care inNorfolk They opened a base in Fakenhamduring the last year. Tina Larbie, branchmanager told me that they offer a rangeof domiciliary care services, whichsupport clients to remain within theirhomes.
Referrals may come through SocialServices, Age Concern, via the Internet,Care Matters etc. An assessment of theclient indicates what services arerequired. Then they match the needs ofthe client with the skills of the carer.Recruitment is a key part of the businessand their training schedule has wonawards for its foresight and added skillbase. Store manager Ruth says they usean honest approach. Some peoplerequire companionship, housework,shopping, personal care and alsoworkwith those with various debilitatingillnesses. Ruth feels pleased at how wellthe agency is doing.
Next in larger premises, is The Works.Struggling to describe the sort of store itis, I realize it is aptly named. It's anamazing accumulation of adult andchildren's books, stationery, games andpuzzles, arts and crafts and seasonalitems, such as Mother's Day gifts.
The Works offers keen prices andchanging stock. I spoke to two or threeshoppers and they said that it was greatnot to have to travel to Lynn; that thestore offered good prices; and that therewas variety.
Finally, I spoke to two members of staffand asked if they liked working there.They seemed very enthusiastic and saidwhat a great atmosphere there was instore. They went on to say thatcustomers had told them that it was thebest store in Fakenham; it had the bestprices and it was friendly.
Lastly, I visited Norfolk Electric Bikes Ltd.
Alan Poole and his partner Joanne, set upElectric Bikes Norfolk in August 2018,opening in November after makingimprovements to the premises. Theyhad previously been involved with bikesbut did their research before deciding onFakenham as a place to live and work.They have not regretted their move,because they have sold twice as manybikes as originally estimated. They reportthat Miller's Walk offers a wealth ofshoppers who bring in business.
Electric Bikes Norfolk, Alan told me,caters for a variety of people. If amotorist gave up driving his car in orderto commute to work on an e. bike, s/he'dbe able to claim 70% of the cost of thebike back. For 20+ age groups, there aree.bikes for off-roading. For holidaymakers, campers and caravanners,folding e.bikes are a positive alternative.So far sales have come from West andNorth Norfolk. They stock a variety ofmakes including hybrids which aresuitable for roads and tracks.E bikes are de-regulated from some redtape. So helmet wearing is notcompulsory. The bikes however cannotexceed 15.5 m.p.h., but automaticallythe engine reverts to manual if this isexceeded.It sounds as if all three businesses aregoing places.
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Catch up with Christ Church FulmodestonApril Services and Events
7th 5.30pm Evening Prayer followed by 6.30pm APCM14th 11.00am Holy Communion - Palm Sunday19th 9.30am Good Friday Liturgy21st 10.30am Easter Holy Communion28th 6.30pm Evening prayer
Join us for our services, leading to the climax to theresurrection story through the praise of PalmSunday and the desolation of the Good FridayLiturgy.
The APCM is on April 7thAndrew Lee - Churchwarden 878870
Easter Week by Charles Kingsley
See the land, her Easter keeping,Rises as her Maker rose.Seeds, so long in darkness sleeping,Burst at last from winter snows.Earth with heaven above rejoices;Fields and gardens hail the spring;Shaughs and woodlands ring with voices,While the wild birds build and sing.
You, to whom your Maker grantedPowers to those sweet birds unknown,Use the craft by God implanted;Use the reason not your own.Here, while heaven and earth rejoices,Each his Easter tribute bring-Work of fingers, chant of voices,Like the birds who build and sing.
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Brexit tariffs cause price of Communion Wine to increase.For almost 20 years the Diocese of Norwich has enjoyed an informal arrangement with L’Eglise Protestante Francaise whohave supplied the 656 Churches throughout Norfolk with Communion wine, at a very cost effective rate.Now, due to Brexit, in an unexpected turn of events, due to export tariffs added by the French Government, the price of thewine is set to increaseby more than 300%.Over the last 6 months the Rt Revd Graham James,former Bishop of Norwich, has asked our own Rev Francis Mason to sample wines from acrossthe world, in an attempt to find a competitively priced alternative. Although a cheekyAustralian Wine “Yado Pori Falls“ comes close, sadly, none have met the required standard,and it is therefore suggested that communicants be encouraged to bring their own wine totake at Mass.Obviously for each member of the congregation to bring bottles of wine to each service,would not be practical – and of course there may be the temptation for attendees to take asmall tipple during the sermon – something which is not to be encouraged.It is therefore proposed that, as a trial, the congregation of Fakenham Church be asked topurchase a small silver hip flask. These are available from 1st April from Linda Frost, at a priceof just £5.00
Arthur James Jewellery 07900185414Fakenham Market - Thursday (near Auction Hall)Sheringham Market - Wednesday and Saturday
Very large selection of fine quality new and pre-lovedjewellery on display or visit our online ebay shop
Elaine Anne jewellery online.Bring along your unwanted jewellery items. Any condition
considered. Purchased for cash at competitive rates.Home visits arranged.
Don’t forget thecopy date for the
May Beaconis 5th April.
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Stepping StonesMonday 8th, 15th, 29th April. NoStepping Stones on Easter Monday,22ⁿd. Come and join us on Mondays at9.45am. For friendship, music, stories,toys and games. For pre schoolchildren and babies with their parentsand carers.Stepping Stones will meet in theSalvation Army Citadel in Oak Streetduring the electrical work in church.Hopefully back in church on 29th April.There is no charge. Refreshments areprovided free. No booking required.For regular updates and news, pleasevisit and like us on facebookFakenhamsteppingstonesContact Elaine 01328 851848
Market Day Refreshments and StallsSuspended during the work on thechurch. See you, hopefully, on 18thApril for refreshments. Stalls returnafter Easter
Church Women’s GuildOur April meeting on Monday 15thApril is at West Acre Gardens for avisit and tea. Further details fromMoira Morley on 01328 855874.
Mothers’ UnionFakenham Mothers' Union alwayswelcomes visitors. 9th April - Franciswill join us as we reflect on 'Walking inStep with God' We will meet in theback room of Taylor's Coffee Shop inOak Street.
Support in Loss GroupWe are taking a break during the workin the church but see you again onWednesday, 1st May from 10am to 12noon in the Trinity Room. ContactJudith 01328 864061
We will meet from 2.30pm - 4.30pmon 7th April in the Salvation ArmyCitadel. Everyone is welcome!
Easter Workshop10.00am to 12.30pm in the ParishChurch. Friday 19th April - Good FridayCrafts and the Easter Story.
Rosemary RoomsEvery Monday 10.30am - 12.30pmFor people with dementia or memoryproblems, their family and friends.Hempton Church Hall.Caring for someone with dementia?Join us for a morning of laughter, funand conversation over tea, coffee andcake. Disabled access.Contact Judith 01328 864061 orPam 01328 829735
Fakenham Local History SocietyMonday 8th April 7-30pm. TheSalvation Army Citadel. Oak Street,Fakenham.The talk will be Medieval Graffiti - awindow into the past by MatthewChampion.Members free. Visitors £2. Allwelcome.
Fakenham & District CommunityArchive Come and join us on Tuesday 30thApril from 2.00pm to 4.00pm in theTrinity Room of the Parish Church.01328 863377Fakenhamcommunityarchive.weebly.com/
Fakenham & District Flower Club40th Anniversary Open MeetingFakenham Academy Tues. 2nd AprilDoors Open 6pm. Stalls, Tombola &Grand Raffle. Demonstration 7.30pm "Grow, Cut, Arrange " with JonathanMoseley. Tickets £5 members or £15non members to include drink &finger buffet. Contact Jackie 01328851933/ Samantha [email protected]
Fakenham Evening WITuesday 9th April 7.30pm - 9.30pmHempton Church Room. Visitorswelcome £4 to include refreshments.‘Extra Hands’ with Anita Walter.
Fakenham Ramblers GroupFor more information please contactthe Walk Leader. Sat. walks begin10.30am, Wed. walks begin 10.00am.Sat. 6th Cross Norfolk Trail Stage 2Narborough to Litcham. Park/meetnear Lakes off A47. (Pass maroon sign‘Crane’ then take 1st track on right).Car Shuttle. Volunteers needed.12 miles Phone leader if walking.Judith 01328 864061Wed. 10th. The Burnhams. Park/meetBurnham Thorpe V.H. £1 per personPE31 8HN 6 miles Alison01328 712155Wed. 24th. Morston. Park/meetMorston N.T. CP. NR25 7AA6 miles Sue & John 01328 710138
St. Andrew’s Church, Great RyburghSun. 21st April 5.45 am. Easter SunriseService at the All Saints' ruin, LittleRyburgh followed by breakfast at St.Andrew's.Details from 01328 829413
Fakenham & District HorticulturalAssociaton21st Open Spring Show on Saturday6th April 12 noon to 3.30pm at Hempton Memorial Hall.Free entry, raffle, tea & cake SPECIAL CLASS for children up to 11years:- a flower/flowers painting,model, drawing or collage.Entries to be in by 10am please.
Easter Cardswill be on sale onSundays before andafter both services.Please support theChurch stall by buyingyour cards from us!
What’s On
The contractors began the work on the re wiring and lighting scheme in church in February which has inevitablyimpacted on any groups which usually meet in church. Please check with the organisers of your group /event inadvance of your meeting so they may advise you of the alternative venue. Details will also be posted on the churchwebsite. We should be back to normal by Easter.
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The tradition of giving children cardboard eggs filled with gifts began in Victorian times, only laterbecoming chocolate. While Fakenham currently has its own very prolific chocolate factory where couldyou get your Easter eggs before Kinnertons opened in 1988? The answer is in this month's picture fromthe Archive which shows Mrs Hastings' Chocolate Box and tea Rooms in Norwich Street in 1937, withone of its adverts.The picture was donated by Fakenham Heritage Group
HOWARD YOUNG
Easter EggsKing Edward I of England had450 hard boiled eggs dyed orcovered with gold leaf anddistributed them on EasterDay to members of the RoyalHousehold.
In Medieval times Pope Pius Vauthorised a prayer whichdirectly associated eggs withthe Resurrection and asked for
a blessing upon “this thycreature of eggs, that it maybecome a wholesomesustenance to thu faithfulservants”.
The old game of egg rolling isstill kept up at Preston,Lancashire, where colouredeggs are rolled down a grassyslope.
Advertising in the Beacon does not imply endorsement by Fakenham Parish Church
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