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Hello Everyone
By the time you read this, hopefully we will be basking in some warm, sunny
weather, and able to enjoy summery things to do. It's not the same going to outdoor
concerts when everything is soaking wet and you're not sure you will get off the
carpark! We only do one outdoor concert now; the jazz picnic at Westacre and that's
at lunchtime.
When we were younger, we used to go 'large' at summer concerts and take the full
works including proper table, tablecloth and napkins, cutlery and glasses, but having
suffered a mile long traipse with all this paraphernalia cutting into our hands on one
occasion, we downsized to picnic table, plastic everything else and less food. Now
it's an even smaller table, quick quiche, sarnie and a choc bar and drinks from the
venue!
Whatever you are doing this summer, I wish you the 'Goldilocks' experience of
everything being 'just right!'
Gina
Next issue to be collected Aug 30th Copy in by Aug 20th please
Our Pastoral Team

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

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 TO ALL PARISHIONERS
TO ALL PARISHIONERS
Dear Friends.

Summer has arrived! Or at least I hope so.

The school year comes to an end and holidays start. Across our benefice we have
five primary schools; eighty-four children will be leaving at the end of Year Six and
going on to secondary schools. It is a real joy to have so many children in our
schools, all of which offer so much to the children, and a wonderful start in their
learning and education.

Two years ago, as a group of churches, we decided to give all our Year Six leavers a
Bible, as a gift from the church, and as a way of saying that we value each child and
their time at our schools. We hope they will remember the time in their village
primary schools, and their visits to church.

To be fair, the Bible is a complex book, and it’s very large. It offers stories and
insights to God and Jesus. We can learn so much from just reading a little at a time.
There are guides and helps to finding your way into the Bible and how to find verses
to help you at certain times. It's one of those books which is hard to start at the
beginning and read through. I usually suggest that you start with the New Testament,
about Jesus.

Interesting facts about the Bible, did you know…

It is the most stolen book ever! Many copies disappear from various places. It is the
most read book in the world. There are 100 million copies sold or donated every
year. It has 600,000 words and 1189 chapters. It was written over 1566 years from
1450 BC (around the time of Moses) to 160 AD.
For our children, we hope they will enjoy the gift of the Bible. Whether they open the
pages and look at the maps (which is what I would have done) or start to read some
of the chapters, or simply put it away for a later time, they will all have a Bible to
support them in their life's journeys ahead.
I always think the Bible is a book to have and to hold.

Once school is finished, I hope you all enjoy some holiday time, at home or further
afield and we look forward to bringing the magazine to you again in September.
God Bless Rev'd Sue Martin

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 GAYTON NEWS
Gayton Parish Council News
The Parish Council held an ordinary meeting on Thursday the 6th of June 2024
in the Jubilee Hall.
Well after the hectic of meetings in May, I’d like to remind Parishioners that
June's was quite the opposite. Not that should you have hedges or trees that
we just drank tea, we did conduct our
encroach or overhang footpaths in the
business to efficiently
village it is your responsibility to keep
Village Matters
them cut back so the footpaths remain
This month we were Joined by Mr Jacob
clear and free from an interruption of
Medlock from the Borough Council to
passage. This also applies to vehicles
give a presentation on ways the Borough
parked on pavements please refrain
can help you 'Beat the Bills'. It was
from it. You wouldn't want to be the
suggested that perhaps the Gentleman
cause of an accident of a frail old
from the Borough would be best if he was
person or a young child having to use
to present to a community lunch held by
the road to get past your vehicle and
the Jubilee Hall, a date is yet to be set.
put themselves in danger!
We now have a Vice Chair after
Cil Projects are still progressing with
Councillor Shilling put his hat in the ring
some costings coming in for a future
and was swiftly proposed and seconded
discussion.
by the council. My thanks to Councillor
The next steps are being taken with the
King for his help in the last cycle, He will
outcome of the speeding survey with
still be on the Council and we’re very
our county councillor and Highways for
grateful for his valuable contributions.
possible options.
The Jubilee Hall is still looking for
The Parish Council next meets on
volunteers to assist Sandi in the running
Monday the 1st of July at 7pm in the
of it. Sandi is providing a valuable service
Jubilee Hall Gayton
voluntarily for our community and she
This is due to the General election
would really like others to enjoy the
being held on the 4th, if this is
satisfaction she gets. If you'd like to help
successful moving forward Mondays
either contact Sandi at the Jubilee Hall or
could be the new day for PC meetings.
the Parish Clerk.
If any matters or items the Parishioners
We had a discussion of hedges and
wish the council to discuss and act on,
trees this month and agreed to do some
please contact the village clerk on the
preventative maintenance on some trees
information below for an agenda item.
on Vicarage Lane to protect telephone
Parish Clerk – Susie Mullins Telephone
lines should we have inclement weather.
07378408078EmailClerk@Gaytonpc.org.uk

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Together being the best
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body and spirit!
What is happening in Maggie Aderin-
Pocock class?
Bushcraft Workshop
We were so pleased to welcome Inside
Out Bushcraft & Adventure into school to
lead KS2 in a series of Bushcraft
Workshops. The day started with a special
assembly on the theme of 'Go Get
Adventure', followed by three different
bushcraft workshops.
During these workshops, the children were
given the opportunity to practise whittling
sticks safely, learned about tools over time
and have a turn at using some and also
how to safely light a fire using natural
materials.
Hands-on learning in Art and Science
In the classroom, the children have
enjoyed engaging in a range of practical
activities to support their learning.
In Science, we started our new topic of
Forces by revising friction and
investigating whether an ice cube or a
wooden block would move down a ramp
first and why.
In Art, the children took inspiration from
the food sculptures of Claes Oldenburg
and used a still-life composition of cake
to inspire their own creative food-
themed designs. The results were
amazing (and the cake was delicious!)
A Day of Welcome
On Friday 14th June the whole
federation took part in a special
national event called 'A Day of
Welcome'. This is an annual day of
solidarity and learning in schools that
aims to build a culture of welcome and
understanding for people seeking
sanctuary. Founded by teachers in
Norfolk, this initiative is developed by
Anglia Ruskin University in partnership
with UK Schools of Sanctuary.
It was a great opportunity for a
'learning together day' and for us to
explore our current values of
friendship and respect. The children
from our schools are keen to ensure
that everyone feels welcome and safe.
They suggested some wonderful and
thoughtful ways of doing this in their
day to day lives.
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 Gayton Jubilee Hall
Breakfast and coffee mornings are
continuing to be popular and it is a great wonderful atmosphere
way to meet new friends, as are the The couple posed for photos outside the
community meals. church and again outside the Jubilee
Hall
In honour of the 80th anniversary of D
Which was decorated the night before
day on 6th June the hall and tables were
by a handful of volunteers led by Kath
decorated in red white and blue with
Roberts who also made all the bouquets
flags and bunting and flowers. All money
for the bide ,bridesmaid and flower Girls
taken for the meal was donated to Mark
Kath also made table decorations and a
Howard for the Bridge for Heroes charity.
beautiful wedding cake
Mark gave a lovely presentation showing
I took charge of the buffet and several
off his various medals that he got for
local ladies added to it with sausage
completing many hand cycling and
rolls, cheesecakes and quiches. A lovely
wheelchair runs including this year's
surprise on the morning, as I was
London Marathon. He talked about his
preparing the buffet, Julian and Claire
army career as well as what the charity
from Howard's Butchers donated a
offer for ex service men and women. A
generous £100 towards the
total of £100 was collected and Mark
Honeymoon. The honeymoon itself was
was very proud to pass it on.
paid for by all the regulars of coffee
Community meals are free but donations morning, breakfast and community
are welcome and help to fund the next meals. When I phoned to book it, the
dinner. If you'd like to attend one of our manager offered an extra 2 nights as a
dinners you can send me a text on gift.
07447766148 or contact me via So many people gave their time and
Facebook on our page; Gayton Jubilee expertise for free or for just costs. Make
Hall. Numbers are limited so I need to up by Isla Howlett, hair by Lauren
know by Tuesday evening how many to Turner, wedding favours by Sylvia
cook for on the Thursday Doors open at Legget, Prosecco and glassware
12.30 meal served from 1pm. Sandi donated by Sue Frazer, photography by
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who pulled out all the stops to ensure a
Voice I'd like to let everyone know that
perfect 4 days
the wedding of Karen and Adam Aubrey
I can't possibly mention everybody who
went off smoothly
helped to get this wedding off the
The two tiny bridesmaid played their part
ground. Adam and Karen we all wish
in the church beautifully Little Scarlet
charmed everybody as usual with her you a long and happy marriage. Sandi
enthusiastic clapping throughout the
service
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It was really a vile inn
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 Gayton Past Times
A few years ago I was asked if I wanted the W I (Woman's Institute) dairies and
photo albums , there being about a dozen. These I put in a box in the spare room,
which I came across the other day.
These were presented at the History club meeting and a lot of interest was shown in
them. Press clippings of the formation of Gayton W I back in 1946 plus the
programme for the year. This makes an interesting read. If anyone would like to
borrow them. do please get in touch, they deserve to be seen.
Other facts: the Women's Institute was formed in 1915.
1924 W I members sing Jerusalem which was specially composed for them.
1946 Gayton W I formed. 2018 Gayton W I disbanded.
If you would like to contact me please ring me on 01553636441.
Or knock on my door. Ken.

From a newspaper article: February 22nd 1946

W.I formed at Gayton
A meeting was held at the ‘Crown Inn clubroom, Gayton (kindly lent by Mrs D.H
Jackson) on Saturday for the purpose of considering the formation of a Women’s
Institute to include East Walton and Gayton Thorpe. There was a good attendance.
The Countess of Romney presided and introduced Mrs W.E Bull (Hunstanton),
voluntary County W.I Organiser, who gave an address on the aims and objectives of
the Women’s Institute.
It was unanimously agreed that a branch be formed and nomination forms were
handed round for the election of officers and committee. Mrs Jackson offered the use
of the clubroom for future meetings.
Those present were:- Mrs E Rogers, Madames H Beaford, R Hill jnr., G Green,
W.Boon, E Goodbody, O Plume, C.Raspberry, T Winter, C Meek, E Grimes, W.
Whiley, A Bear, S Hogger, G Shinn, D Shinn, K Hall, E Groom, F Winner, P
Woodward. W. Hill, A Harper, E Angel, H Watts snr., H watts jnr., Misses C
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R.West ( East Walton) E Griffen, A Callaby and E Roper (Gayton Thorpe) Photo P 15
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We meet at Gaywood Community Centre the third Thursday of the month from 2pm
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 Gayton Football Club
July and August are particularly busy months as the club builds to
the start of the season with preseason friendlies on the pitch. The
first and reserve teams have the following games at home
confirmed (subject to change) At the time of writing the A team will
start in September as normal within the district league, where as the
firsts and reserves start 10/08/24.

Firsts - Parsons Drove 09/07, Castle Acre 16/07, Reffley 23/07

Reserves - Outwell Res. 18/07, RAF Marham 2nds 08/08.

With the recent league restructuring the first team are now in the Anglian
Combination Division 3 North and the reserves in Division 4 North. This
restructure means that the first team in particular will have a lot more local games
so your support is even more invaluable!

Off the pitch lots of work is being done around the ground. Our biggest project is
that we have a new spectator fencing being installed thanks to AMR who have
kindly sponsored us with this. It gives the ground a more professional look and
we're grateful for their support.

Our sister club Holly Meadows have also been busy down at LKR helping to
improve the facilities and we're delighted the work and support that Jamie and the
gang continue to do and we're incredibly grateful of our partnership with such a
fantastic youth club which we hope will be a long standing relationship. Please get
down on a Sunday to support the young guns!

Our chairman Mr Dom McCullum has been recovering from a small minor
operation which has been successful. Dom is an integral part of the club and I
know Pat cannot wait for him to be able to get back to his normal self and not drive
her mad at home with his stories of how Newcastle Utd are a bigger club than
Sunderland

As always we're grateful for all our sponsors and supporters, if you would like to
get involved give us a shout. Sam Hewitt

Racheal Greenhaugh is retiring from her position at Gayton School. We thank her
for all her time and dedication and wish her a happy, healthy next phase. We look
forward to hearing from Racheal in the September magazine. Ed

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 Guides, Brownies & Rainbows
1st Gayton Guides Holiday 28th – 30th May
15 Guides, 2 Rangers, 2 Brownies, one small girl and 5 adults recently went on a 2-
night holiday to Hautbois Activity Centre, Coltishall.
We arrived at lunchtime – and it was raining. But we were prepared, and Hautbois
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despite the fact that it was still raining!
After a snack, the girls helped to get everything sorted out and then we made Dream
Catchers.
As it was still wet, after supper (Chilli Wrap followed by Banana Split) we watched a
film and then headed off to bed. The beds were really comfy, and everyone slept
well.
On Wednesday, the weather was a bit better – it didn't rain all day! Immy, the
Rainbow leader came to visit. We managed some Grass Sledging after breakfast
and after lunch headed off for Zip Line and Obstacle course for those who'd not done
this the day before. We managed to squeeze in making musical instruments from
natural materials, natural sculptures and natural O's and X's.
Later in the afternoon, we paid a visit to the onsite shop and then did some
challenges, floating tea lights on rafts and following a string trail. We also tried out
Nordic Braiding.
We concluded Wednesday with a lovely Camp Fire and 2 girls made their Guide
Promise.
We had to leave on Thursday, but there was just time for Stand-up Paddle Boarding,
before a packed lunch and time to go home.
It was a full on 'holiday', but we all
had a great time and I'm sure we'll be
going back soon.
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Gina's Page: a page of fun things
Chickpea and Paneer Curry
2 tablespoons ghee (or olive oil/butter)
1 onion, finely sliced
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped * 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 1/4 cups passata (tomato puree)
1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground
turmeric, garam masala
1/2 cup water, or more as needed * 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2-1 teaspoon unrefined raw sugar, optional * 1 block paneer, cubed
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/2 cup plain yoghurt mixed with 1 teaspoon chickpea flour
Cooked basmati rice + roughly chopped coriander, to serve
Method
Heat ghee in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add onion and cook 5-8
minutes, stirring often until golden and tender. Add garlic and ginger and cook for a
further 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add passata, spices, water, salt and sugar, bring to the boil then reduce heat and
simmer 5 minutes, stirring often.
Add paneer, chickpeas and yoghurt mixed with chickpea flour, stir well and cook for a
further 5 minutes. Add a touch more water if needed and adjust seasoning if desired.
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 SERVICES FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2024

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

14th July 7th Sunday after Trinity

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

17th July
9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

21st July 8th 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

28th July 9th Sunday after Trinity

10.30am St Nicholas Gayton Morning Praise
10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Family Service
10.30am St Andrew Lt Massingham Holy Communion
3pm St Mary Gayton Thorpe Celtic Service

4th August 10th Sunday after Trinity

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Family Service
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

7th August
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

11th August 11th Sunday after Trinity

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

18th August 12th Sunday after Trinity

9.30am St Lawrence Harpley Sung Eucharist
10.30am St Botolph Grimston Morning Praise

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10.30am St Mary Gt Massingham Holy Communion
.
21st August
9am St Botolph Grimston Holy Communion

25th August 13th 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

1st Sept 14th Sunday after Trinity

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

4th Sept
9am St Lawrence Harpley Holy Communion

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE 8.30 HOLY COMMUNION
SERVICES ON 28YJULY AT EAST WALTON AND 4TH AUGUST AT ROYDON AS
WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND COVER.

THE SERVICE AT GAYTON ON 28TH JULY WILL BE A MORNING PRAISE

SERVICE

Please do check the website for any other changes

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th
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 Joshua 24 verses 1 to 2a, 14 to 18
Ephesians 3 verses 14 to end
John 6 verses 1 to 21

1st Sept 14th Sunday after Trinity

Deuteronomy 4 verses 1 to 2, 6 to 9
James 1 verses 17 to end
Mark 7 verses 1 - 8,14 - 15, 21- 23

Parish Registers
7th July 6th Sunday of Trinity
Baptism
Ezekiel 2 verses 1 to 5
2 Corinthians 12 verses 2 to 10
26th May at St Nicholas Gayton Russell
Mark 6 verses 1 to 13
James Corner and Samantha Michelle
Corner
14th July 7th Sunday after Trinity
Amos 7 verses 7 to 15
9th June at St Nicholas Gayton Maeve
Ephesians 1 verses 3 to 14
Rae Withers and Miller Ray Withers
Mark 6 verses 14 to 29
Wedding
21st July 8th Sunday after Trinity
15th June at St Nicholas Gayton
Jeremiah 23 verses 1 to 6
Gabrielle King to Edward Watkiss.
Ephesians 2 verses 11 to end
Mark 6 verses 30 to 34, 53 to end
Funerals and Burial of Ashes
th th 9th May at St Lawrence Harpley
28 July 9 Sunday after Trinity
Frances McCarthey
2 Kings 4 verses 42 to end
Ephesians 3 verses 14 to end
John 6 verses 1 to 21 12th June at Mintlyn Crematorium Ian
Hodson
4th Aug 10th Sunday after Trinity
Exodus 16 verses 2 to 4, 9 to 15 20th June at Mintlyn Crematorium
Ephesians 4 verses 1 to 16 Sandra Anne Graham
John 6 verses 24 to 35
Burial of Ashes
th th
11 Aug 11 Sunday after Trinity 28th May John Leonard Stewart Anna
1 Kings 19 verses 4 to 8
Ephesians 4 verses 25 to 5 verse 3 Tender for Church Kissing Gate
John 6 verses 35, 41 to 51 Would anybody like to tender to replace
the broken kissing gate at the rear of
18th Aug 12th Sunday after Trinity Gayton Church which leads to the
Proverbs 9 verses 1 to 16 footpath.
Ephesians 5 verses 15 to 20 Please send tender to me see page 3 for
John 6 verses 51 to 58 my contact details.
Stan Watkinson Churchwarden
25th Aug 13th Sunday after Trinity

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 Church Car Park
The Churchwarden and PCC are looking at having the surface of the Church Car
Park surfaced to eliminate the Potholes and standing water.
As Churchwarden I am applying for a grant to help pay for the project which we hope
will make the work ready to proceed in September onwards.
Should anyone wish to make a contribution to this work please contact me; my
details are on page 3 of The Voice.
In the long term we are looking at matching the Vestry with Oak doors the same as
Kitchen and Toilet. This is a long-term project as we have to obtain a Faculty from
the Diocese then sort out the funding. We are doing this to try and combat thefts and
making the vestry more secure.
On a better note we have had some lovely weddings in the church this year along
with about 11 baptisms.
We are now taking bookings for 2025 weddings and have 3 already booked. If you
are thinking about getting married in our church, please contact me or Rev Sue
Martin. You are welcome to visit the church and discuss any plans.
Baptisms are on the second Sunday in the month at 12noon. again contact me or
Rev Sue Martin. Details on page 3 of The Voice.
To all who help in fund raising, cleaning, flower arranging. grass cutting and anything
else that goes on behind the scenes a big thank you. It is just disappointing that
some people disrespect Churches, but I suppose they have no idea what village
people do to keep a church running. Stan Watkinson Churchwarden

Two Microphones and the charger are missing from Gayton Church.
However, these are of no use to anybody else as this equipment is programmed to
Gayton Church and cannot be changed.
If you know of there whereabouts, please feel free to just leave then inside the
church. We will be most grateful for their return.
Stan Watkinson Churchwarden

Leziate, Ashwicken & Bawsey W.I

We were given a demonstration of flower arranging by Trudi Smalls and Peg Hunter
at our June meeting. Members were then able to show off their hidden talents by
creating an arrangement of their own.
In July we will be visiting Norfolk Lavender when we expect to see the lavender in
full bloom.
We do not meet in August but will return again on 17th September when we will be
having a talk by Tim Fitzhigham on King's Lynn Guildhall's restoration and history.
We meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2pm - 4pm in Leziate Village Hall and
welcome guests and new members.
For further information please contact Ali South (Vice Secretary) on 01553

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 ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS
Leziate Parish Council
After the planning application for 'A Place
of Worship and vehicular access' was
refused, BCKLWN have now proposed a
Tree Preservation Order off HoltHouse
Lane to protect the 49 trees and many
more from being harmed and lost. We will
keep you updated once a decision has
been made.
Jim Moriarty has given the Parish Council
an update regarding Brow of the Hill
parking. We are currently awaiting the
verification of the boundaries from
BCKLWN. Once this has been verified the
proposed order will then be sent off for it to
be advertised on site. Then we can
proceed to the next stage. We will
continue to keep you updated on this as
soon as we have more information.
We are still concerned with the number of
HGVs using East Winch Road as a short
cut rather than the main roads. This is
causing considerable damage to the road
itself by causing potholes etc. The HGVs
are still being monitored via cameras by
the Parish Council on a weekly basis.
We have now received a co-option for the
last remaining vacancy of Parish Councillor
for Leziate and Ashwicken. This will be on
our Agenda for our July meeting.
The Parish Council have also noted that 2
chairs have appeared in the brick-
built bus shelter on the B1145. I
would just like to add the bus drivers
from Lynx have found it very
amusing and quite comical. My
children have made use of them
while waiting for the bus, and I also
see other parishioners are doing the
same! The mystery deepens on how
they made their way there…………
Our next Parish Council meeting will
be held on Friday 12th July at 6:30pm
at Leziate Village Hall. We hope to
see you all there!
Please see the following Meeting
Dates for the rest of 2024
Friday 13th September and Friday 8th
November.
Any concerns with matters, please
don't hesitate to email
clerk@leziateparishcouncil.gov.uk
Victoria Kempley Vice Chairman
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 Met Matters
Early shift 17.8.1973. I was posted van driver at Albany Street ( I had a blue light
and a bell- heady days,) with Roger Woodcock (my friend Paul "Taff" Beeson)
nicknamed him timber d**k) as my passenger. We took a call to CBS records whose
staff reported that a cockatoo was flying about inside the building. We managed to
capture it in the staff toilet, put it in a cardboard box and took it to the nearest
RSPCA site, which I recall was at Neasden. Cockatoo deposited, a cuppa and a chat
and we returned to the nick. Roger wrote a very amusing incident report entitled
"The cockatoo in the loo."
The following morning the two of us were posted to the van again and on parade.
Our colleagues were briefed on a report published the previous evening by the Chief
Inspector, who had received information about the leader of the church of Aphrodite
who styled himself the Reverent Father F***. He and his followers were squatting in
various semi derelict council properties in Somers Town, an area sandwiched
between, and to the rear of Euston and Kings Cross railway stations. Their worship
was fuelled by copious quantities of cannabis. The Rev had previously been arrested
in Notting Hill for eating openly in the street, a cannabis cake in the shape of a male
member, which he had baked. ( Sorry Gina I don't have the recipe) . The crux of the
report was that a sheep had been purchased, was currently being held in the garden
of one of the squats and was due to be sacrificed as an offering to the god Aphrodite
at Virginia Water in a few days time. Obviously this could not be allowed to happen.
A number of us conducted a search of the area when Roger and I were confronted
by a couple in a car waving furiously and shouting "We've got it." There on the rear
seat of their car was a fully grown sheep which was duly transferred to the back of
the van and taken to the RSPCA. "Hello boys what have you got for us today?" I said
"You'll never guess in a month of Sundays.” Another cuppa and a good laff.
At the time I had never heard of Virginia Water but subsequently having married and
bought our first house in Middlesex, I used to regularly walk our dogs round the lake
and my daughter has worked in a pizza restaurant there for twenty years.
Long before I reached the dizzy heights of driving the van, the duties of van and area
car driver were shared between Brian Hooks and Ted Allen who were "Gods" when
you were a probationer.
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Albany Street for an 8pm cuppa. There was always friendly banter between the two
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one driver, if the 2nd button is undone you are still reasonable, 3rd very average and 4th
no hope." Quick as a flash Taff said
"Do your flies up Ted" It brought the house down. John Dale

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 Compost Corner
Hazy, lazy days in the garden? It really is worth
remembering to actually sit and enjoy the fruits of your
labour. If like me, you are more prone to seeing what
you haven't done as opposed to what you have done,
this is especially true. From a short distance our garden
looks pretty good, but we will leave it there……….

There's always something to do. I have to get the 'magic wand' out and trim back a
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are on the list. Once chopped, your shrubs will benefit from a good mulch feed. Also
keep dead heading roses and annuals to keep the blooms coming.

Gardening and farming are not easy occupations during these many changes of
weather. Two of my Acers have greatly suffered with the cold winds, once removed
from their winter protection, which is really annoying as they are quite mature trees.
Of course, we have all been battling slugs and snails this year. I've lost over 50
bedding plants, three dahlias – one a gift from a friend -oops – all to the evil
munchers. To try to combat this, I have put plastic, meshing and sheep's wool in the
bottom of the pots, some used compost, new expensive compost, then buried slug
pellets (I know, but they aren't accessible to birds), some pots have copper tape
round them and finally my weapon of mollusc destruction – garlic spray! So far, I am
pleased with the results, although, fair to say, quite a few of the Hostas are up off the
ground. Let us spray! And spray! And then again after any rain.

This is what I did. 2 bulbs of garlic squashed with the end of a rolling pin or similar, in
a large jug. Add three pints of boiling water and allow to seep for 3-4hrs. strain off the
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 Light Summer Reading
For many years, my friend Wendy, who lives in Norwich and I, who lived in Watton, met
up every Thursday for our 'walking day.' This was sacrosanct and became of interest to
many family and friends. We used to go all over the place, once even going to Hebdon
Bridge for the day! Of course this wouldn't be possible now because of more traffic and
speed cameras. Sometimes we went further afield with 'night passes' from our spouses.
We met some amazing people, had mega picnics, and took lots of photographs. I kept
'Walking With Wendy' logs, which we have divided between us, but unfortunately this
log is in Norwich, so no pics. I hope you enjoy the read.

June 25th – Thursday 2009

We met up early at Morrisons car park in Fakenham at 8.30am and continued the
journey in my car to Holkham village car park where we booted and gathered ruc-sacs to
set off on a very warm day. It was lovely walking through the estate, so nice in fact that
we forgot to look for a marker board and soon got off course, but ended up quite near to
the Hall. We were so enjoying the walk by the lake and the different ducks and birds on
it, but then we turned back to get on track again, still through beautiful park land and then
out through the gates where we met a couple of workmen who said they would close the
gates for us – nice. Then it was across the road and down a hedge lined track, across a
field and to the beach.
It was at this point that 'beautiful' turned into interesting as we quickly discovered that not
only was the tide in –unheard of at Holkham, but that we were in the Naturists location
and that there was one such person, just THERE! Wendy went off taking photos whilst I
had a surreal 10 minute conversation with a totally naked man. I have to say that I was a
bit concerned as he was obviously quite tanned and I worried about his male member
being a tad sun burnt? Now as far as we can remember this is a first for the walking log
and although we both thought about it – wait for it – we just didn't have the nerve to ask
for a photo, which as you know we so often do!
There was a lovely cooling breeze along the beach, although the walking was quite
difficult on the soft sand. It wasn't too long though before we came across a loved and
familiar landmark where there is access through the trees to a little balcony and a seat
overlooking the sea. Whilst we are having our lunch at 12.15. it became obvious that
this is a great meeting point
We met Paul and Charlotte from Bakewell in Derbyshire who are in Norfolk for a few
days and we had a chat with them. Then we met another couple who were concerned
about their daughter, so we had a chat with them whilst enjoying a lovely lunch.
We carried on walking until we got to the road that leads from the Hall to the beach and is
effectively the car park. Whilst walking up here, a car approached tooting and waving - it
was Paul and Charlotte. We got back to the car at ¼ to one and by now it was really hot
and we were both sweaty and horrible, but we stopped at the Real Ale shop and got
some sustenance, alas not for us! We said our goodbyes at Morrisons and home for a
lovely shower. Gina

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 Grimston Cricket Club

Summer has finally arrived, and the cricket season is in full swing! It
is incredibly rewarding to see people at the ground all week, at time of
writing our schedule looks like this:
· Monday - All Stars sessions and Ladies Training
· Tuesday - U13 games
· Wednesday – Youth Cricket and Adult Nets
· Thursday- Strength and Conditioning
· Friday - Ladies Match
· Saturday – Senior Match
· Sunday – Senior Match
·
It is a packed schedule, and we always need more volunteers, coaches, and
players to keep the club running smoothly. The positivity around the club is
palpable as we continue to grow and expand, and it is an amazing place to spend
time in beautiful surroundings.
We also hope to soon submit a planning application to extend our pavilion – this
will be backwards towards the rear of the building and won't impact on the thatched
roof or the beautiful front-aspect of the pavilion. We will also be looking to build
another Stand at the club to make the ground look symmetrical and provide
additional changing space for our ladies' players – this is something we are obliged
to provide now we have ladies' teams.
Finally, we would like thank everyone involved in the club for their support, and the
whole community for getting behind us in everything we do. Our vision is to be the
heartbeat of the community during the summer, and with our SEVEN teams and
community programs such as the Big Bash, we feel that we are really making it
happen. Sam Adkin

And Finally
July 4th - Voting day. Please remember to vote - even spoilt papers
have to be counted.
Why don’t Oysters share their pearls?
Because they’re shellfish.
Have a super summer. I know you will miss us!? Back in September.
xx from Vicky and Gina

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