parish newsletter - november 2012
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Seven Churches Parish Newsletter.TRANSCRIPT
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We will remember themAt war memorials throughout the Benefice, such as this one in Oulton which commemorates British, Commonwealth and American combatants, we will
mark with gratitude all those men and women who, prepared and unprepared, gave their lives for our freedoms.
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Priest-in-Charge:Rev. Marion Harrison, Itteringham Rectory, The Street, Itteringham NR11 7AX.
Tel: 01263 587977 St Andrew, Blickling; St Andrew, Little Barningham; St Andrew, Wickmere; St Andrew, Saxthorpe with Corpusty;
St Mary, Itteringham; SS Peter & Paul, Edgefield; SS Peter & Paul, Oulton and Irmingland.www.sevenchurches.org.uk
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November 2012
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A good friend of mine once said “I have come to the conclusion that books of prayer and those on how to pray are to the Christian what cookbooks are to the busy housewife. At the end of the day boiling eggs is boiling eggs.”
There was a time in my life when I walked away from God. I didn’t go to church and I stopped praying.
When I came back into the church, and back to God, through an Alpha course, I wanted to learn about prayer. I had a lot of questions. Why do it? How to do it? What were the benefits of praying? And so I made a study of prayer. I went on courses, talked to lots of people and I bought books, lots of books.
This led me to books of prayers to pray when you don’t know what to pray or have little faith in your own words. Then I looked at the prayers of the saints. This is when I came across truly humbling prayers like the Lorica of St. Patrick (St. Patrick’s breast- plate), or Prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi or The soul of Christ by Saint John Vianney. (Why not look them up?)
All these prayers can be summed up as the calling of our hearts to the God who loves us.
At some stage in our lives, most of us feel the need to pray, to call out to someone or something bigger than ourselves. The prayer is often “help me” or “I feel desperate” or “I miss him/her”. Sometimes the prayer is “thank you”. This is the prayer that most of us pray on Remembrance Sunday. Thank you for the life we have today bought by the blood of so many brave people who have died in war.
Our churches will honour our war dead on the second Sunday of this month, 11th November. Times can be found in the centre of this Newsletter.
But you don’t have to wait for a service to pray or ask for prayers to be read for you or on your behalf. Our churches are open all day, every day and you are welcome to come and sit and spend a while resting in God’s peace.
If you would like us to pray for you, you can leave a note giving a first name or just a situation, God knows who you are and what you bring before him. (We don’t need details). We will pray your prayers on the Sunday and then burn the slips of paper. Some of our churches have prayer corners or prayer nets or prayer boxes for you to use or leave your prayers for us to find. The act of prayer is often in the writing as well as our intercession. So please, if you need quiet or space or just want to sit to collect your thoughts, your church is open for you, and God will make you welcome.
November Reflection
Rev. Marion Harrison
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BLICKLING
Sam Berwick: 07810 553321
Recently, on walking around Blickling lake, I started to think about what in the world all of those fishermen do all day. And coincidentally, that very same evening, my wife somehow persuaded me to keep her company while she took some photographs of a sunset. Assuming that this would take just a few minutes, I agreed, only to find that I was still watching her click away an hour and a half later. Of course, what I hadn’t quite figured out, was that sunsets are really only wonderful well after the sun sets and the sky has had time to almost reflect the dying day, and that needs something that I rarely possess - patience!
And as is often the way, as I came to that realization, everything that I read and witnessed over the following days seemed to emphasise what can be achieved with patience. In a recently published book about photographing the great cathedrals of England by Peter Marlow, he mentions the need to wait in the nave at Exeter cathedral for over four hours in order for a man praying to leave and give him the uninterupted camera shot that he needed. Soon, he also realised that in order to get the ultimate photo, he had, like my wife, to be increasingly patient - to arrive at these amazing buildings before dawn, ‘allowing the buildings to come quietly to life in the tentative morning light’.
And, in order to draw this ramble back to the fishing, a favourite playwright of mine, Jez Butterworth has recently written a play about that pastime. As he said in a recent interview, ‘You can’t panic your way into catching a fish...You have to wait, and sometimes you have to wait for years.’ So, now I know what all those Blickling fishermen are doing and why they seem so quietly content as they sit around the lake in an almost meditative state. They are being patient, happy in the knowledge that they will be rewarded for it.
It’s a bit like going to bed every night in November as a child, knowing that there was still an entire month to go before the first window on the advent calendar was ready to be opened. But knowing that that time would surely come!
‘Delicious Desserts’ are back at Blickling Hall on 3rd, 10th and 17th November. Home made soup followed by those 4 wonderful desserts all freshly prepared by the Head Chef. You also receive all the recipes so you can create them at home. Booking is essential: 0844 800 4308.
Also Christmas Lunches from 8th December and Christmas Events from 1st December. For more information on these or other events call 01263 738030 or visit [email protected]
Delicious Christmas at Blickling
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EDGEFIELD
Our Service of Remembrance, on Sunday 11th November, is at the Village Hall. Please be at the War Memorial for 10.50 a.m. Our Rector is rushing around the villages, and will be with us for our short service in the Hall after 11 o’clock.
Our Community Sunday, on 18th November, will be a chance for learning about the history of our parish church. Do come and have a cuppa in the church at 10 a.m. David Sharp will be with us to tell its unusual story, including that of Canon Walter Marcon, who was born and died in Edgefield Rectory, and who was responsible for the building of our present church.
Our Carol Service this year will be held at 4.00 p.m. on Sunday 16th December.
Advance notice for the diary is the ever-popular Quiz Night, which will take place in the Village Hall on Friday 18th January.
Richard Peaver: 01263 587486, [email protected]
So much of academic scholarship is speculation, which is quite right and proper provided that we do not lose sight of this and sink uncritically into accepting theories as fact. Phrases such as ‘critical orthodoxy’ or ‘the assured results of textural criticism’ should put us on our guard against the uncritical acceptance of theories.
A manageable biblical example of this is the ‘critical orthodoxy’ that Matthew wrote the first of the four Gospels. This view has, however, now been generally replaced by one giving priority to Mark (although the traditional thinking continues to have reputable support).
But what was the basis for the revision of the earlier view?The main argument for stating Mark came before Matthew is that it is shorter
and simpler. Thus the more complex Matthew Gospel evolved from it rather than the other way around. A theory that is simple, direct, understandable.
There is a real virtue in genuine simplicity and, countering this, a cause for genuine concern when we meet undue complexity. For instance, the un-understood technology and financial instruments which caused our banking and economic crises should only encourage us to be much more critical of contemporary ‘received wisdom’, or ‘critical orthodoxy’.
We can all learn something from our New Testament scholars.
The virtue of simplicity
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ITTERINGHAM
Eric Goodman 587278
Sold out – and thanks to Robin and Laurel Walpole for the Mannington venue. This is the fourth pop-up dinner to benefit Village Shop funds. Chef; Robert Dawson-Smith. To book for number five call a shop manager on 587325. The venue will be published well in advance of the event
A ‘History of Itteringham Village Shop’,(around 70pp) a joint venture between Mike Hemsley and Maggie Vaughan-Lewis, will be available from the shop at the end of November priced at £8. A precious local record perhaps.
In the light of falling world harvests the Festival Service and Supper assume a greater than ever importance and The Very Reverend Marion Harrison offered thanks to the skill of the flower arrangers and to those whose gifts of vegetables and grocery completed the Display .The service attracted a very good number and was much enjoyed. Fruit and flowers were gifted to the Mount, a ‘feet-up’ home in Aylsham
A festival supper at the Bure Valley Community Centre was well peopled, lightened and entertained by a simple and amusing quiz. Thanks to Matt Skinner and family for their dedication and affable welcome
Sunday 11th November, Remembrance Day, 11.00am at the War Memorial for laying of wreaths and crosses which will be followed by a service at St. Marys’ for those who cannot, will not, be forgotten. An important reminder
Friday 16th November. Sharpen your pencils. Pore over your papers and Wikipaedias. There is a quiz. 7.00pm. for 7.30pm. at the village hall. £8 to cover a supper of chilli con carne with jacket potatoes or vegetarian alternative – pay at the door. Call Ray Covell on 587659 to book a space. They are always fun. Do come. All welcome
The parasol mushroom would be comfortable with the fairies in a Richard Dadd painting but is from an Itteringham garden. A pretty reminder perhaps that this startling natural beauty is of such a complex but simple form that we may sometimes ignore its importance in the passage of seasons… and it returns, year on year.
Look out, Adam’s about. Adam Tibbs,(son of Alan and Jenny) carpenter, is in and around Itteringham. Book him for January plus. Call 01603 720936.
A Parasol mushroom. Photo: The Author
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November Groans
I went to the pet shop to buy a spider. The man said they were £50 each. I said, no thanks, they’re much cheaper on the web.
I woke up last night and the ghost of Gloria Gaynor was at the foot of my bed. At first I was afraid...then I was petrified...
They’ve opened a new shop across the road selling camouflage clothing. Yesterday I saw 20 people go in but I never saw anyone coming out.
Bible Study for Beginners
The Diocese’s Lay Development team is holding two, free one-day study courses for all to learn more about the Bible. The courses are specifically designed for lay and ordained to learn alongside each other, and it won’t matter how much or little you know of scripture when you start. So bring a carload from your parish and enjoy a stimulating day out! The first Session will enable you to get to know St Luke’s second book a bit better, the second Session will give you a more complete grasp of the Old Testament. The cost is free but please do book in advance (details below) and remember to bring a Bible with you to each session.Session 1: Committed to Growth with Acts
Enter the world of the expanding early church with all its joys and challenges: what can we learn about growth in our own churches? And about preaching from those first sermons?Friday 16 November 2012, 9.30am - 3.30pmVenue: The Royal British Legion, Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HF
Session 2: A romp through the Old Testament!Many of us today can feel that our grasp of the Old Testament is not all it might
be. In this engaging day (which has already run and been much enjoyed elsewhere in the diocese), Sue Woan will give us a bird’s eye view of the rich library of books we call the Old Testament, helping us to see that we probably know more than we think we do, to piece it all together into a jigsaw offering new insights. Saturday 1 December 2012, 9.30am - 3.30pmVenue: St Lukes Church, 61 Aylsham Road, Norwich NR3 2HFFor more information or to book, contact Caspar James: Tel: 01603 729815 E-mail: [email protected] Weblink: www.norwich.anglican.org/calendar/e5024. Lay Development, Emmaus House, 65 The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DH.
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4th November, 3pm. Come and hear popular choir Vocality entertain in the salon with A Joyous Celebration, music for the
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December 16th Christmas at The Greedy Goose.
Festive lunches and teas and tours of the decorated HallMUST BE PREBOOKED
Corpusty/Saxthorpe Brownies need help!
Are you aged 18 - 65?Do you want a new challenge which is fun and rewarding? Do you want to work in Childcare and need experience?Saxthorpe & Corpusty Brownies could be for you. We are a friendly group
which is thriving and owing to our healthy numbers we are looking for willing helpers. We have a fully trained Brownie Guider so undergoing training is not necessarily needed but attending regularly would be preferred. An enhanced CRB check is compulsory and the cost is met by Girlguiding UK.
Brownies are aged 7 -10 and enjoy a wide variety of activities from interest badges and challenges to sleepovers, trips, cooking and crafts to name but a few!
Brownies meet on Tuesdays 5.45 – 7.15pm at Corpusty Village Hall. If you are interested or would like more information please call Rachel 01263 587344 or Alison 01263 587236.
Yoga ClassesWood Dalling Village Hall
every Wednesday beginning 12th September 7.00pm-8.30pmdrop-in class @ £7.00 per class All welcome, including beginnersFor info contact Elaine Smith 01263 862168/07561 585313 [email protected] www.
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In the words of Walter Scott:
November’s sky is chill and drear,November’s leaf is red and sear.
The murky mists of Autumn are definitely here and with them the shorter days which many find frustrating. Still there’s something very comforting about the cosy evenings in front of a warm fire and the fun of bonfires, fireworks, toasted marshmallows and toffee apples to look forward to.
Was it a first?On the 21st September, twenty-two people sat down to Harvest Supper in the church.
The fare may have been simple but the atmosphere was buzzing with two long tables full of animated conversations and children hurrying to finish their meals so that they could delve into the box of toys which had been loaned for the evening. If that was not enough we were also entertained by Tony Hall and his melodeon, playing and singing in his typical relaxed style. It was amazing how the words to some of the harvest songs we sang at school came flooding back with just a little prompting. A big thank-you to all who helped to make this a huge success in whatever way and be warned, there’s already talk of repeating the event next year. We think this was a first in our church but if you know otherwise, do tell.
Community Weekend: NovemberIt was hoped to hold another Oulton Music Collective but sadly this has had to be
postponed until the Spring, which gives all you talented performers a few months longer to work out your routines. Instead we will be having Songs of Praise in church at 4pm on Sunday 25th November so do join us for a good sing of your favourite hymns. As usual if you have a request please ring Eleanor on 587535
Remembrance Day.The church service is at 9.30am on Sunday 11th, followed by an act of remembrance at
the War Memorial at 10.50am. All welcome.
Congregational Chapel.October was the final month in the year for the open afternoons
but if you’d like to try a Winter visit, here’s a date for your diary.:
Carol Service 8th DecemberThe Carol Service is on 8th December at 3pm. All are welcome.
More details next month or check the notice boards.
OULTON
Sue Hall: 01263 734245
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Event at Blickling begin this month with -Back Stagebetween 11th and 27th March
Hellebore Week from 12th to 18th Marchplus special events at the Hall. Please contract National
Trust for more details.
Pond HouseBed & Breakfast
SaxthorpeTel: 01263 585080
www.pondhouse-norfolk.co.uk
Blickling Estate When Did You Last Visit? A complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. Follow four centuries of history, from the Boleyn family to the connection with the Royal Air Force. Enjoy more than 50 acres of beautiful gardens, a walk in the historic park, and three floors of heritage in the Jacobean mansion.
Blickling Estate When Did You Last Visit? A complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. Follow four centuries of history, from the Boleyn family to the connection with the Royal Air Force. Enjoy more than 50 acres of beautiful gardens, a walk in the historic park, and three floors of heritage in the Jacobean mansion.
Registered charity No. 205846.
You're never far away from us, so come along for a visit
Tel: 01263 738030 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blickling www.facebook.com/BlicklingEstate
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SAXTHORPE WITH CORPUSTY
Corpusty and Saxthorpe Autumn Fayre was a well organized and happy affair. Thankfully, the rain held off until about 2pm, although the archery was cancelled in the morning as rain had been forecast. There were attractions for all ages, including a
bouncy castle and bouncy slide, conker championships, and a circus skills demonstration, which was very popular with unicycle riding and juggling. A queue for refreshments of beef burgers and sausages, expertly cooked by Peter Johnson, was outside on the field, while inside the hall teas, coffees, cakes and scones were enthusiastically served by a team of workers including Val Johnson and Lynne Norrington. The tug of war was an exciting event when the fathers won the first pull, but the sons / daughters, augmented with mothers won the second pull to the dismay of the fathers. Winners of the conker competitions were, children’s: Theo Pagan, adults: Anton Den Engeles. A big thank you to the Village Hall Committee for their great turnout and support.
The Corpusty Bonfire will take place on 3rd November, with the procession at 6.00pm followed at 8.00pm by the firework display. As always the streets will be closed and car parking will be well sign posted.
Corpusty and Saxthorpe Garden Society will meet on 5th December, and Sue Wylie writes, “Sadly this will be our last meeting. The club started in August 1999 and over the thirteen years it has been running we have had a varied programme. In addition to our monthly meetings with speakers encouraging us to grow, prune, welcome wildlife and flora into our own gardens, we have visited many fine gardens. We have also raised money by Opening Members’ gardens for various charities and the Village Hall. But owing to the increase in Speakers’ fees and our Membership falling – the committee and members had to admit, at last year’s AGM, that it is no longer viable to continue. The committee would like to thank members for their support over the years and wish them all ‘happy gardening’”.
North Norfolk Knitters will meet on Tuesday 13th November 10 - 12 noon at the hall. Families Together will meet on 22nd November. This meeting will
be looking forward to Christmas with some craft preparations and possible gifts to be made. They meet at 3.30pm until 5.30pm.
LinC welcome The Benjamin Foundation on 21st November, a charity they have supported in the past. LinC are also planning a Christmas Fayre, with craft stalls, £10 a site, phone Brenda on 01263 587917 to reserve a table, 24th November 11-3pm.There will also be refreshments of soup, bacon rolls, ploughman’s lunches, teas and coffee, plus a cake stall, raffle, tombola, bric-a-brac and SANTA. Judith Banks: 01263 587319
Marco Pierre Johnson hard at work at the Autumn Fayre
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WICKMERE WITH WOLTERTON
Helen Goulty: 01263 570043
Dominic Boddington01263 577300
There was a fabulous harvest festival evening service in St Andrew’s conducted by Marion. The church looked spectacular with its cobwebs cleared (and chimneys swept!) by small Goulty children. Many thanks to all who joined in the fun. And a very special thank you to Jenny Slapp who decorated the church so beautifully with flowers.
The village hall coffee morning on 6 October was a great success and raised £37 for village hall funds. We are on the last lap of village hall development and every penny counts. With the funds we currently have, Terry, with the help of Fred and Tim, is cracking on with the installation of a toilet but we still need more money to install a kitchen. We are very grateful to Bob and Kate Maidment for their donation of £90 and to all who have bought produce from their village stall over the last season – every penny you spent has gone to the hall development fund. We also want to thank Vic Shaw for the work he has done in cutting the grass around the hall – it makes such a difference.
At the coffee morning there was a display of photographs taken by villagers during their summer holidays and all who attended the coffee morning had a hand in judging them. (Please let your correspondents have digital copies and we will see they get published in future newsletters.) The four winners were Orla Madeley, Emma Riches, Ellie Bray and Redmond Madeley. Many thanks to Lesley Ash who organised the competition.
On Saturday 17 November there will be a Soup and Sweet evening at the village hall. The event will start at 6.30pm and soup will be free for the children. There will be packs of Christmas cards for sale. Since we have mentioned Christmas (sorry!) please note that the Christmas tree lights will be turned on and carols sung on Saturday 15 December followed by mince pies and mulled wine in the village hall. The main village carol service will also be in the hall but the date has not yet been announced.
History Sunday took place at Mannington Hall on Sunday 28 October when the ground floor of the house was opened to the public and activities took place in the gardens including a display of classic cars.
Church Farm and the old village school in hazy autumn sunshine. Photo: Dom Boddington
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Nature Notes
Call me sentimental, but something about this time of year transports me back in time. Shortening daylight hours, wood smoke hanging in the air and crackling fires all conjure up childhood memories of pumpkins, toffee apples and the excitement of the Christmas countdown. Such nostalgia is, of course, set against a Technicolored backdrop, provided by the changing leaves.
At one time it was thought that the damp autumn air simply washed the colour out of the leaves, or that Jack Frost was responsible, nipping them with his icy fingers before painting them vibrant shades. The Iroquois tribe of North America told of hunters chasing a bear into the heavens, arrows inflicting wounds that caused its blood to fall on the forests colouring the leaves. The Sioux tribe believed the trees were being allowed one last flourish, in return for them shedding their leaves and providing a winter blanket for the earth.
Unsurprisingly, there is a slightly more scientific explanation! Leaves contain substances which provide yellow, orange and green pigments, the latter being in chlorophyll. Chlorophyll makes food for the tree using sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. In autumn, as temperatures fall, a thin layer of cells form at the base of each leaf stalk, effectively cutting off the water supply coming from the roots. No water - no food production, so the chlorophyll breaks down. With the green chlorophyll gone, the yellow and orange pigments now become visible, along with any food trapped in the leaves which turns red in the sunshine.
According to old country lore, a falling leaf caught on the first day of autumn will guarantee you a cold-free winter, and every subsequent one caught will ensure you a month of good luck the following year!
Such superstitions were not the motive for Japanese villagers in the 17 and 1800s, who would gather fallen leaves, not for luck, but to spread on their paddy fields as fertiliser or to fashion into plates. In fact, the Japanese practice of Koyo, simply going to see the autumn leaves and drink in their splendour, has been a cultural pursuit for centuries.
Whilst my teeth may no longer be capable of tackling a toffee apple, and my middle age dictates I move just a little closer to the crackling fire than in my youth, nature’s glorious display at this time of year still excites and uplifts me. Now if you’ll excuse me - I’m off for a little Koyo viewing!! Sue Appleby
Red Oak leaves in Autumn by Sue Appleby
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Corpusty Bonfire on
Saturday 3rd November?
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Welcome to our World exhibition opensDisability Murals- Art for Social Change presents an interactive exhibition
of public art by and about disabled people which is on at The Forum 2nd to 6th November. www.ncodp.org.uk for more details
Animal House opensBruce Gernand’s exhibition Animal
House finds a fitting home, formerly the stables, at the Diss Corn Hall Gallery. Using sculptural processes, plaster moulds become finished objects. Harking back to ancient roots while using contemporary computer techniques, these sculptures explore animal representations as repositories of our own imaginative projections. For more information visit: http://www.disscornhall.co.uk
Vision and RealityIn addition you can still see Vision and Reality: Norwich Castle Open Art
Show 2012 Norwich Castle Museum 20 October - 9 December. It features work from two artists from the Benefice, Dick Williams and Merlin Waterson.
Anteros Foundation
Drop in on the Anteros Art Foundation at 7-15 Fye Bridge St. Norwich for a coffee/snack overlooking the River Wensum and next door to the King of Hearts. They have their annual Christmas Craft Fair, which takes place from Wed 21st to Sat 24th November from 9.30am to 4.30pm. There will be lots of high quality handmade crafts on offer for that unique and special gift.
The Foundation is also running a Schools’ Portrait Prize. Entries must be delivered to Anteros by the end of November, and the young artists must be 18 or under and still in full time education. First prize is £100 and the best entries will be exhibited in their gallery from Nov 30th to end January. More details from www.anteros.co.uk
Last Chance to SeeThe current Bircham Gallery exhibition The energy of landscape is ending on
November 7th. It features painting by John Newland, Tony Foster, Ross Loveday, Leigh Davis & Sophie Knight. Ceramics by Sarah Purvey and Barry Stedman. Stone sculpture by Rob Fogell and has had terrific reviews.
Local Arts News
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Guy Slade is a Police Community Support Officer based in Holt. He and his colleagues have organised a series of police street surgeries in our Benefice on the dates below so that local residents can discuss any concerns or issues with a local officer. Whether you have concerns or simply want to know more about our local policing, pop along and meet the team.
Little Barningham. Outside the village hallThursday 8th Nov. 10am-11am, Tuesday 18th Dec. 10am-11am.Itteringham. Outside the bus shelter. Fri 9th Nov 9-10am and Wed 19th Dec 9-10amWickmere. Village notice board Regent Street Thurs 8th Nov 9-10am & Tues 18th Dec. 11am-12noon.Corpusty / Saxthorpe. By the village green Corpusty. Fri 2nd Nov 3-4pm and Wed 12th Dec 3-4pm.If you are unable to attend any of the surgeries Holt officers can be contacted at
[email protected] or by using the non emergency number 101.
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Village People
Little Barningham’s Jean Farmer raised £160 and Corpusty’s Karen Macdonald-Thomas just over £500 for Macmillan Nurses through their Biggest Coffee Morning in the World events. Both offer the Biggest Thank You in the World to everyone who came.
Congratulations to Barningham Green’s Nicholas Feistner who came 3rd in the Gresham’s Cross Country individual boys under nine race, representing Corpusty School. See what being on the cover of the Benefice magazine does to your sporting chances?
Itteringham’s Rose Tooley reports that this magazine actually works! Eric Goodmans’ piece in the September issue led eventually to the gold wedding ring being united with its relieved owner.
Wickmere’s Eleanor Bray recently won a mediallion in the Junior Section of the Aldborough Flower and Produce Show. A flowering talent!
Little Barningham’s Tom (the baby) Spelman, seventeen years old, has now joined the family team of Dale Head Woodworkers. He’s feeling chipper about it we are told, or should that be ‘chippy’?
Thank you to Corpusty’s Mark Henderson and his team for organising a very enjoyable and well-attended Autumn Fayre despite the daunting weather.
Forget Olympic medals in August, here’s what really counted. In the Wickmere rounders match the awards were: Catcher of the match: Chelsie Goulty; Best Runner: George Goulty; Most Rounders: Ben Withers (for the 3rd year, as it were, running).
Geoffrey Foot, who left Little Barningham earlier this year, has emailed to remind us that the Little Barningham go-kart race was won by a cart that contained his first and last piece of welding! He could, of course, just be trying to bask in a bit a of James Love’s reflected glory!
Itteringham Mill’s owner Peter Downs recently gave a tour of the Mill’s green energy production facilities to students from the alternative education provider Respect4us which is chaired by Wickmere’s Dom Boddington.
Edgefield’s Richard Peaver had been visiting his daughter Bella in St Andrew’s Univeristy, Scotland but dashed back so he could prepare the Edgefield Parish report. Talk about dedication!
Ruby wedding anniversaries: Jean and Denis Farmer of Little Barningham and Kate and Bob Maidment of Wickmere have all recently celebrated 40 years of wedded bliss (it says here)!
Wickmere’s Alasdair McKenzie’s fiery shot of an avenue of trees is entered in a BBC online photo competition. If you like it, vote for it. Go to www.discoverwildlife.com, click on “Photo Contest”, click on the “November 2012 photo contest: Autumn woods” then click on the button next to “Autumn Trees Ablaze”. Simples.
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Blickling Sam Berwick 07810 553321
Mike Lindsell 732662l
Edgefield Lorna Ross 712359
Angela Turner 587292
Itteringham Ray Covell 587659
Derek Turnbull 587259
Little Barningham Pamela Daniels 577436
Michael Daniels 577436
Oulton Vanessa Perry-Warnes 587836
Sue Hall 734245
Saxthorpe Merlin Waterson 587610
Heather Monks 587118
Wickmere Tony Hurn 577309
Scott McKenzie 577332
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Date Event Venue Time
November3rd Corpusty Bonfire Corpusty Village Green 6.30pm4th Vocality: A joyous celebration Mannington Hall 3pm13th North Norfolk Knitters Corpusty Village Hall 10am-12pm16th Itteringham Quiz, all welcome Itteringham Village Hall 7.30pm17th Soup & Sweet evening Wickmere Village Hall 6.30pm18th Story of Edgefield Church Edgefield Church 10am21st LinC Corpusty Village Hall 7.00pm22nd Families Together Corpusty Village Hall 3.30pm-5.30pm24th LinC Christmas Fayre Corpusty Village Hall 11am-3pmDecember5th Corpusty Garden Club Corpusty Village Hall 7pm8th Oulton Carol Service Oulton Chapel 3pm15th Wickmere Christmas Lights On Wickmere Village Hall TBC
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