MARCH 2013

THE GAYTON GROUP OF PARISHES www.gaytongroupofparishes.org

I am back on duty again and have found that we have a very busy month with reports and news, some delayed from last month due to snow. There is lots going on in the run up to Easter. We have events in East Walton (p 13), East Winch (p 16), Gayton (p 31 and 35) and Gayton Thorpe (p 37) as well as the pilgrims of Ely being welcomed and refreshed in Gayton (p 19). Please support where possible. Details of all services and other important dates are, as ever, on the centre pages of the magazine. I would also like to direct you to our first article from Ashwicken C of E School (p7). We look forward to hearing more of their news in the future. If you enjoy reading this magazine why not become part of the team. We are encouraging people to express an interest in taking over from Iain, see page 35. Best wishes, Catriona Copy in by 18th March, please. Delivery date is 29th March.
Our Pastoral Team
Revd Jane Holmes Priest in Charge 01553 636227 jmh200@btinternet.com

The Magazine Team

Catriona Graham Editor 01553 636567 editor@tvotv.co.uk

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Church Contacts
All Saints Church, Ashwicken & Leziate with St James, Bawsey, Churchwarden Steve Williamson 01553 630203 steve@venes.co.uk

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TO ALL PARISHIONERS
Easter - Hope & Joy
More people attend church services at Christmas than Easter. Traditional carol services and crib services draw crowds. But I invite you not to miss out on the Easter celebrations. Look to the centre pages of our magazine for details. There is something for everyone. We have a family service (with Jimmy and Timmy the donkeys) on Palm Sunday followed, later in the week, by two very moving services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. The culmination of our celebrations will be the joyful and lively services on Easter Day - Sunday 31st March - Easter falls early this year! You may have wondered why (unlike Christmas) the date varies. Well, Easter is a moveable feast'. It may fall on any Sunday between 22nd March and 23rd April. The date of Easter accords with the date of the Jewish festival of the Passover, which is based upon the old lunar calendar. By this method of calculation, the date of Easter is the Sunday nearest the first full moon following the spring equinox. So there you have it! For many, Easter is simply a holiday period and a time for giving chocolate eggs and enjoying the beginning of spring (hopefully). But Easter is really about hope. And hope is something we are called to share. It is also about Joy as it is a time when we rejoice in the knowledge that death is overcome bringing forgiveness and salvation to the world. This Easter, because of the downturn in the economy, many people are feeling vulnerable. Though (we keep being told) there may be some signs of a slow recovery, folk are still living with the constant fear of redundancy. This makes the message of Easter even more important. For, the celebration comes only after Jesus faced the tensions and trials of Holy Week. In the days following his entry into Jerusalem, Jesus was at his most vulnerable. Jesus could anticipate what was going to happen over the next few days. In his humanity he must have felt the fear and vulnerability that looking ahead can bring. The Easter message resonates down the centuries and can bring a special meaning to all those who are feeling at their most vulnerable in these difficult times. And then, the Alleluia's of Easter Sunday Morning are an explosion of joy at the triumph of the risen Christ and the power of God's love for us. Easter is about both hope and joy - come, let's be hopeful and joyful together! Christ is risen He is risen indeed, Alleluia. Happy Easter & Much Love, Rev'd Jane

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ASHWICKEN, LEZIATE & BAWSEY NEWS

Ashwicken C of E Primary School
We would like to thank members of our local community for supporting our school including: Leziate Lakeview Park who very kindly let our parents and children meet in their car park twice a week throughout the year to do their walk to school through the woods. Leziate have also provided an excellent venue for our Nativity play and Christmas Fair. The Bacon family at Baco-Compak who have been very generous in sponsoring our team sports kit. Now we are really smartly dressed when we join in with local schools sports events. If you have any interests or expertise that you would be willing to share then please feel welcome to contact us on 01553 630352. Sue Collison Headteacher

West Norfolk Health Walk

Friday 22nd March, 10.30am Church Farm, Bawsey.PE32 1EU. 1 km along B1145 from hospital roundabout, turn left along lane to Church Farm. Park on concrete car park at back of farm. For more information on the programme of walks see www.activenorfolk.org/fittogether

Antiques Evaluation Day

The Companions of Park House will be holding an antiques evaluation day to be opened by Penny Britain of BBC's Antiques Roadshow Thursday 14th March 10am to 3pm Park House Hotel, Sandringham Rev'd Jane Holmes has been most helpful in leading school assemblies and church celebrations, as well as putting on fun Messy Church activities. Neighbour Matthew Evans who has kindly given up his time to run rugby training and neighbour Hala Al-taher for cooking tasty Egyptian dishes as part of our Egyptians topic. Small items will be valued at a charge of 3 per item or 5 for three items 50p entry fee. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Please contact Malcolm (07789710261) or Jan (01485 542278) or email parkhousecompanions@gmail.com for further details.
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Dog Training Leziate Village Hall

Dog Training Classes have started at Leziate Village Hall on Sundays from 10am to 12.30pm. K9 Care & Training are running the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme. Sharon Alton uses fun and positive methods so owners can relax and learn about their dogs. Sharon is a qualified instructor with the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers and is a Licenciate member of Pet Dog Training Instructors. She is also working towards accreditation with the Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Scheme. Sharon regularly does group walks after classes or at various locations which are included in membership fee, gives 1-21s for those who can't come to classes or whose dogs aren't able to cope in a class environment and is now taking booking for fun agility sessions. Numbers are limited so please book now. Contact Sharon on 07557118080 or e-mail k9dts@hotmail.com

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Hunstanton Croquet Club

www.hunstantoncroquetclub.co.uk Come and Try Day, Sat 6th April 1.30 for 2pm start ends 4.30pm Join the Hunstanton Croquet Club for the season starting end of March. Situated at the Southern end of the BCKLWN's Recreation Ground, King's Lynn Road, Hunstanton. We play the original association and the more modern version which is a very social and sociable game. We are fully able to teach newcomers to the game and have excellent lawns and a modern Clubhouse available most times until end of October and on most days. We are a Sport in the Community Club, there is no joining fee and Full Membership is only 50 per year. Why not come and have a try? Equally as good as Bowls or Golf. For more information contact Derek or Ruth 01553 630217 Derek929@btinternet.com

Trouble Free Walks Please

The recent mild spell and all the snowdrops and aconites suggest spring is on the way. The days are getting longer, perfect for walks in the countryside you would think. Why, oh why do we always have to look at our feet rather than at the beautiful view as we jump over piles of dog poo? It is worth pointing out that children are particularly bad at keeping an eye out for such things, leading to messy cleaning up for the adults in charge. It really can spoil a good day out. Please remember to clean up after your dog. Our Parish Councils have arranged for numerous dog bins to be located in

Gaywood Library Events

Gaywood Library Town Read 7th March 10.30am to 12noon Share your thoughts on 'Before I Go to Sleep'. Audio Book Club 7th March 2 to 3.30pm discover a world of enjoyment and interest at Gaywood Library. Contact Mark or Simon 01603 629558 marksmith@nnab.org.uk DS Games. Try Before You Rent 9th, 16th and 25th March 10.30 to 12noon.
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Leziate Parish Council

Meeting held 13 February. The Chair, Cllr John Eayres, introduced our new Parish Councillor Alan Smith who had been co-opted onto the Council Anglian Water had representatives present to discuss the proposed main sewerage works in Ashwicken. It was explained that a group of residents had requested, under section 102, for a public sewer. Percolation and other surveys had taken place in the surrounding area and Anglian Water has identified three duty areas, i.e areas that, after testing, show a need for a public sewer. There will be pumping stations in Fen lane and Leizate Drove and the treatment works near Glosthorpe Manor. There will be an option for householders within the selected area to join to the public sewer. Several parishioners were present from Fen Lane and Anglian Water agreed to convene a meeting for these residents as they had very specific queries. The main contact for this scheme is John Lambert on jLambert@AnglianWater.co.uk It was reported that the Public Inquiry for the incinerator begins on 26th February 2013. The parish council are part of a group of some 7 Parish Councils who are having an expert present their case. Norfolk County Council has written to the Parish Council regarding a scheme where they will pay 75% of projects that will improve highways. The Parish Council agreed that this should be explored further to fund flashing lights and a trod at the school. It was thought that local businesses could be encouraged to sponsor the remaining 25%. It was agreed to ask that our
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maintenance man remove all fly postings on the bus shelters and we would request that residents do not place posters on the walls of the bus shelters. If a notice is required to be displayed in the new noticeboards then the Clerk should be contacted. Alan Smith, our new Parish Councillor, has taken on the role of Chief Homewatch Coordinator. He explained that he has contacted all coordinators and residents and is arranging a residents' meeting in the very near future. A local walker is trying to arrange a litter pick at Bawsey lakes, and it was generally agreed this was a good idea. The Parish Council meets next on 13th March, 7.30pm in Ashwicken School.

The Great British Fish & Chips Supper

Supporting Spinal Injuries Association Friday 17th May Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured people live full and independent lives. For a fundraising pack contact: 0845 071 4350 fundraising@siafishandschips.co.uk www.siafishandchips.co.uk

Gaywood Library Events

Norfolk Adult Education Sessions 5th March 10am to 1pm If you are aged 16 - 116 come and find out how Norfolk Adult Education can help you. For more information contact the library or Laura White, 07825114272.
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EAST WALTON NEWS

Easter Celebration
Palm Sunday, 24th March, 10.30am Meet at Abbey Farm, East Walton to walk with the donkeys into church for a family fun and friendly service. wind of the town, whatever the efforts are to clean the emissions. For West Norfolk, this debate was concluded 2 years ago, with one of, if not, the most decisive poll results in English electoral history. We must ensure that our voices are heard. With one big push from all of us, we can win this. Attend the Inquiry as and when you can: 4 days a week, Tues to Fri, 10am, at the Professional Development Centre, Kilham's Way, King's Lynn PE30 2HU next to the fire station. Henry Bellingham MP revealed that the Cory Wheelabrator bid cost 46 million more than its rival. Cllr Long added that the final selection was a last minute switch. For more see the latest issue of the campaign's newsletter The Burner. The Borough Council has released an independent report confirming the viability of their alternative proposal, which could see 90% of our black bin waste recycled.

Incinerator update
I first wrote to the Lynn News about my concerns over the prospect of a waste incinerator, 5 years ago, in February 2008. Exactly 10 years ago, I was preparing to leave for Kuwait as an RAF Auxiliary to help bring democracy to Iraq. I was given the role of testing for the release of biological warfare agents. Fortunately, none were found, but I have an appreciation of how small amounts of highly toxic substances, released into the atmosphere, can risk many, many lives. I also gained an understanding of what countries are prepared to do to secure vital resources, especially crude oil. The incinerator campaign has brought these three themes back into my life. Society cannot continue to consume materials and create waste in such prodigious quantities without consequence. To burn precious resources and extract a token amount of energy, when alternative technologies to recycle them are available, is nothing short of criminal. Records show that King's Lynn suffers from poor air quality and poor respiratory health. It is foolish indeed to contemplate a waste incinerator just up-

KLWIN Events
Easter Fayre 9th March, 9am to 4pm Fairgreen Farms, Hill Road, Middleton

A Special Thank You

Finally, a very special thank you to Mike Knights and the many others, who have spent countless days and nights voluntarily campaigning at considerable personal cost. Michael de Whalley, KLWIN founder.
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EAST WINCH NEWS

You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties
The Trustees of East Winch Village Hall cordially invite residents and parishioners on Sat 6th April from 11am to 2pm to view our newly installed/ refurbished kitchen. Free refreshments and cakes will be served and we look forward to seeing everyone. We are very grateful to WREN for their grant award towards the cost of this project. The shortfall of approx 2500 was met from the village hall contingency fund. We hope the improved kitchen facilities will encourage and attract new hirers/clubs to this important village amenity which has been a part of the village fabric for over sixty years. be staged in Norwich on Sunday 14th July. The events are for seniors (over 16) and juniors (over 8 and under 16, unless stated). All ages are as of 1st Sept 2012.

Senior and Junior events

Badminton Table Tennis Netball (juniors over 11) Indoor Bowls (each team is now 2 males and/or females instead of 4, as the hall is much smaller) 5-a-side-Football (juniors over 14, school years 10 and 11) Archery

Combined events
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The 21st Annual West Norfolk Village Games

www.intervillagegames.co.uk Sunday 30th June, 10am to 4pm Lynnsport The GLAM team is celebrating its 5th year in this event. We welcome people who live in the parishes of Gayton, Leziate/Ashwicken, Middleton and East Winch. The winners and runners up of the West Norfolk Village Games will go on to compete against the other district winners in the prestigious county final to

Senior Events
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Walking With The Cross

Good Friday, 10.30am The walk with cross around East Winch will start at 10.30am at the Village Hall, and finish with hot drinks at the Hall.

ever since the price of beef escalated some time ago, was always likely to happen. BSE ruined the beef industry, reducing the size of beef herds which, in turn of course, led to gradual shortages and price rises. Super markets, faced with price increases, insisted that their suppliers of processed beef products absorbed these prices themselves. This is a typical supermarket tactic. It is a small wonder that these producers have turned to fraudulently including horse meat in their beef products in an effort to maintain some level of profitability. One way to escape the danger of eating horse meat (if there is one), is to buy your beef mince from your local butcher. It is as simple as that, just ignore the super markets and make your own lasagne. At long last we are seeing a benefit from the terribly wet summer last year. The snow drops and aconites now flowering have never bloomed as well as they are this year. Ravaged by two or three dry summers their bulbs suffered and even decreased in numbers. Last years downpours replenished them wonderfully. Doubtless we shall witness the same when the daffodils flower in a few weeks time. I have only just recovered from a really bad chest cold. This is something I have rarely experienced over the years. Being a non-smoker, coughing is an affliction I've not been used to and was prevalent at night. I arose one morning to clean my teeth only to find that I was minus my front tooth plate (lost in the violence of youth). Missing for over a day it was finally found by the cleaning lady in amongst the waste tissues next to the bed.
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East Winch 125 Club

Prize draw from 30th January winners were 25 No 30 Mr C Mobbs 15 No 90 Mr D Smith 10 No 147 Mrs J Ramsey & No 11 Mr C W Fox

RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre

As you know the RSPCA only exists because of public donations. So, as part of our fund raising effort, we now have a collection bank for recycled clothes/shoes and also a bottle bank. We are still collecting towels, blankets, newspapers etc. for use for the animals and they should be placed as before in the yellow bins. All the bins will be by the visitor centre and we would be very grateful for any donations you make. Our Open Day this year will be on Sunday, 7th July from 10am to 4pm. Please support us if you can. Many thanks.

A view from Lanky Hill

We are currently experiencing yet another food scare which is being vigorously reported, as usual, by the tabloid press. I speak of course of the contamination of beef products by horse meat. This is a fraudulent act which,

GAYTON NEWS
Concerts For 2013
We have three Concerts planned for St Nicholas Church in 2013. Sunday 16th June at 3.30pm we have the Midsummer Singers. Then on Friday 21st June we have The West Norfolk Junior Youth Orchestra. This will be in the evening time to be confirmed. October 4th (date still to be confirmed) The Kings Lynn Male Voice Choir. This again will be an evening concert. We are hoping to get another act to perform to break up the program. Please remember these dates and come along and support the church. gradually makes the holes bigger and water has penetrated in. The PCC has to raise approximately another 40,000. This will be done by cash we have in hand and applications to other grant bodies. Work on the preparation will start shortly and the main work next year.

Churchyard Tidy Up
We are planning to get the churchyard tidied up for Easter on the weekend of 23/24 March. There are still many Christmas wreaths in the churchyard. Please remove any wreaths that you wish to keep prior to this weekend. Many thanks

English Heritage/National Lottery Grant

You will have no doubt read in the local newspapers that St Nicholas Church was successful in obtaining a two part grant to assist in repairs to the roof and drainage. The first is 25,000 for exploration and preparation work, having surveys done and obtaining permissions, as St Nicholas is a grade one listed building. The second is 80,000 to assist in helping to repair the roof where, over the years, the lead has started to leak. This is caused by the heat of the sun expanding the nail holes that secure the lead. The weight of the lead on the nails
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Keeping Time
Have you noticed how you can set your watch by the clock in St Nicholas Church? This is all thanks to Jim Carter Jim winds the clock every week and ensures it keeps good time. A task which requires a good head for heights! A big thank you to Jim for looking after our clock so well.

Jubilee Village Hall AGM

Friday 5th April at 7.30pm everyone welcome.

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The term got off to a rather snowy start. I would like to say a big thank you to the Staff that helped keep our school open! Beryl, our caretaker, worked extremely hard to keep the pathways clear and safe. The Teachers and Teaching Assistants that live in the village were able to 'hold the fort' whilst those from further away made the often very slow journey in. As you can see from the photo the whole school had a great deal of fun together, making snowmen, building an igloo, making snow angels and, encouraged by Mr Harmer, having snowball fights! 18 of our children also braved the extremely cold weather just recently to take part in the Houghton Hall Cross Country event. There were some fine performances across the age groups and Miss O'Riordan also ran the Senior 6.5km course in a very respectable 33.3minutes! WOW! Some of our children went on to represent Gayton at an inter schools event. Poppy Beales won the bronze medal in the Under 9's race and qualified for the County Cross Country final in March. Well done Poppy.

Our after school and lunchtime clubs continue to thrive. We offer everything from lego, dinosaur, publishing or movie club to archery, cross country and a variety of Sport's clubs. A few of our children are currently learning to play the Cello and after Easter we hope to offer Violin lessons at school. One of our younger classes will be entering the Norfolk Music festival in March with our specialist music teacher, Jessica Berners. Our new outdoor area has started to take shape. The children will be working with an artist to paint a 'Pirate Sea' for our new pirate ship and an enchanted forest for the area under our canopy. We hope to have our new outdoor area completed by Easter. Look out for a special celebration to mark it's 'official' opening!

Welcome the Pilgrims from Ely

On Maundy Thursday, 28th March, a group of about 30 Christians will walk through Gayton carrying a cross. They will have walked from Ely and will arrive in Wasingham on Good Friday. They will be tired, hungry, and with sore feet. The group is expected in Gayton at about 3.30pm, and will stop for tea at Bridge House. Please join the party to make them feel welcome and, if you can't come but see them passing, give them a friendly wave. Contributions to the tea are also welcome - a cake, scones, sandwiches or sausage rolls. It's astonishing how much gets eaten!
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Gayton WI
Our 2013 programme is now well under way and, in spite of yet more snow flurries, 18 brave members enjoyed an excellent evening at our monthly meeting in February, where we were delighted to welcome Saira Karim who had come along to demonstrate Indian cookery. We quickly dealt with some essential business items: arrangements were made for 8 members to go to Calendar Girlsat The Arts Centre, and for 14 to attend the Nar Valley Group Meeting at Swaffham, when the speaker will be telling us about The Life and Times of a Freelance Auctioneer. Then we all moved into the kitchen and, after smelling each of the spices she would use, we watched Saira get to work and produce a traditional Indian curry from scratch, explaining at each stage exactly what she was doing. The next hour flew past, with lots to watch and smell, lots of questions, lots of laughter, and lots of tasting at various stages. Finally, we all enjoyed the really delicious result, a wonderful chicken masala curry, with dhal and rice. Tea and coffee followed, there were Indian saris and bangles to try on, the raffle was drawn, the competition was judged, and Saira was thanked by Sandra Brock for giving us all such a lovely evening. If you would like to come along to one of
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our meetings, or have a look at our programme for the year, please ring Jane (636576) or Kay (840374) or Kath (636178). We will be very pleased to see you.

Marathon Sponsorship
Hello everybody. We are Carl Manning and Jan Currey from Springvale, Gayton. We will be running the Virgin London Marathon on 21st April. We are raising money for Tapping House, the Norfolk Hospice and would be very grateful for your support. Every pound counts, and knowing that we're helping the work of Tapping House will inspire us throughout our training and the 26.2 mile challenge. There is a sponsorship form in Howard's the Butchers or you can donate online by visiting our page: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/C arlandJan. Many thanks. For more about Tapping House visit http://www.norfolkhospice.org.uk/ . Oh, and please give us a smile and a wave if you see us running round the village!

Carl Manning,
Professional Tiler based in Gayton I offer a complete tiling service using natural stone, ceramic, porcelain and iridescent glass products. Selfemployed since the 1990's, I have extensive experience of working on barn conversions, refurbishments, domestic and commercial projects. For a free quote and friendly advice please call 07773773195 or 01553 635025. email: Carlmanning30@btinternet.com

Get connected with Action It Electrical Ltd

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Parish Magazine also at

www.gaytongroupofparishes.org

Dates for your diary

Mothering Sunday Sunday 10th March, 10.30am Holy Communion. This will be Rev'd Sue Martin's last service with us. Sue is joining the team of clergy at The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great West Smithfield in London to assist with their services on Sundays. Sue is not moving, so she will still be seen around the village. However, she will not be involved in the church work of these parishes. We wish Sue well and pray for her in her new ministry. Good Friday The walk with cross round East Winch on Good Friday will start at 10.30am at the Village Hall, and finish with hot drinks at the Hall. Annual Parochial Church Meetings. Ashwicken Tuesday 19th March, 7pm at The Rectory Gayton. Gayton Sunday 14th April, 12noon in the church. East Winch Monday 15th April, 6pm in East Winch Village Hall. East Walton Wednesday 24th April, 6.30pm in St Mary's Church with tea and cake.

Messy Church. There is no Messy Church in March but we are having a Messy Easter service at Gayton Thorpe Church on Sunday 31st March at 4pm, a family service with Easter Egg Hunt. Bible Study Groups Meetings start at 7pm with coffee, study starts at 7.30pm 5th March at Mrs J Weavers, Grizedale, Wormegay Rd, Blackborough End 13th March Mr & Mrs G Newton, 3, Hawthorn Rd, Gayton 19th March Mr & Mrs Lees, 11, Birch Rd, Gayton 26th March at Mrs J Weavers, address as above

Parish Registers
Baptism 3rd February, Ashwicken, Sophie Dawn Brown. Funerals 1st February, All Saints Ashwicken Muriel Joyce Isabelle Brand (Joyce) 18th February, St Nicholas Gayton with committal at Gayton Thorpe Clifford Raymond Greeves A Prayer for Lent Loving God, there is so much darkness in my life and I hide from you. Take my hand and lead me out of the shadows of my fear. Help me to change my heart. Bring me to your truth and help me to respond to your generous love. Let me recognize the fullness of your love which will fill my life. Free me from the darkness in my heart. Amen

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Services For March 2013

3rd March 9am 10.30am 3pm 10th March 10.30am 17th March 9am 10.30am 24th March 10.30am 3pm 28th March 6.30pm 29th March 10.30am Third Sunday of Lent Ashwicken Holy Communion Gayton All Age Worship East Winch Holy Communion Mothering Sunday Gayton Group Holy Communion 5th Sunday of Lent East Walton Holy Communion Gayton All Age Worship Palm Sunday East Walton Palm Sunday East Winch Holy Communion Maundy Thursday Gayton Holy Communion Good Friday East Winch Walking with the cross Isa 55 : 1-9 1 Cor 10 : 1 - 13 Luke 13 : 1- 9 Exodus 2 : 1 - 10 2 Cor 1 : 3 - 7 Luke 2 : 33 - 35 Isaiah 43 : 16 - 21 Phil. 3 : 4b - 14 John 12 : 1 - 8 Isaiah 50 : 4 9a Phil. 2 : 5 - 11 Luke 19 : 28 - 40 Exodus 12 : 1-4,11 - 14 1 Cor 11 : 23 - 26 John 13 : 1-1 7,31b-35

31st March Easter Day 10.30am Gayton 4pm Gayton Thorpe 7th April 9am 10.30am

Isaiah 65 : 17 end Holy Communion Acts 10 : 34-43 Messy Easter Luke 24 : 1 12 Acts 5 : 27-32 Rev 1 : 4 8 John 20 : 19 - end

Second Sunday of Easter Ashwicken Holy Communion Gayton All Age Worship

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Other Family Services at Easter

Palm Sunday 24th March 10.30am HORPE East Walton

GAYTON T
What have we been doing? In February we continued to learn about Jesus growing up and getting ready to start his work. We looked at what happened to him in the desert when he was tempted by the devil. The children also discussed how they can avoid being tempted to do wrong things - something we especially think about now during Lent (the weeks before Easter).

NEWS

We meet at Abbey Farm, East Walton and walk with the donkeys into church for a family fun and friendly service. Good Friday, 29th March

A walk with the cross Join us for a walk through East Winch ending with a short service in the Village Hall (Station Road, East Winch). Meet at East Winch Village Hall at 10.30am. Easter Sunday, 31st March, is our family friendly celebration service with Holy Communion. 10.30am at St Nicholas church, Gayton. All are welcome.

There will be no Messy Church in the village hall in March because: A special service for children (and adults) will be held in St Mary's Church at Gayton Thorpe, 4pm on Easter Sunday 31st March. Followed by an Easter Egg Hunt (for the children!). Adults can enjoy refreshments at the back of church during the egg hunt.

Regular family services this month at St Nicholas, Gayton, 10.30am are on: Sunday 3rd March Sunday 17th March
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K.J.N. LANDSCAPES
Registered Council Contractors
All types of garden work undertaken. Regular garden maintenance and contract work. Paving, patios and fencing. Contact KEVIN on 01553 636515 or 01553 636416
If you are new to the area, and would like to meet other Mums, or just want to get out of the house for a couple of hours, come and join us at:
East Winch Village Hall Tuesdays: 9.30am - 11.30

Contact Sarah on 01553 841806 or 07871 110188

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Southlands Dental Practice

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Dentistry based on the individual needs of each patient Modern surgeries all located on the ground floor An emphasis on preventative care and promoting oral health Monthly payment plan available Dental Therapist and Hygienist services Denture work including the planning, design and all types of impressions and tooth preparation for different types of dentures Cosmetic dentistry

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Gayton PC January News

Meeting held 21st January Precept 2013/14 The Council held a full discussion on its precept requirement in the coming financial year. It was noted that the Council has not increased its precept for the last four years and is forecasting a deficit in 2013/14 if the same level of precept (15,500) is maintained. In addition, the Council was made aware that the Government has recently changed the way in which the tax bases are calculated (who pays Council tax). This has meant that fewer people are contributing towards the Parish Council's precepts in Parishes which, in turn, means that those people who do contribute, have to pay slightly more. This would be the case even if the Council did not increase its precept. The Council agreed to investigate the actual increase to Band D tax payers if it were 1) to accept a lower precept of 13770 and receive a grant from the Borough to make the total received up to 15,500 or 2) to request a precept of 15,500 and collect the grant in addition to this. A decision on the actual precept requirement will be made at the February meeting. Drainage and sewerage problems The Council heard from the Clerk, Mr Beales and local resident, Don Bristo of an ongoing problem with Foul Water drains. The problem was brought to the Council's attention in July last year and only recently have Anglian Water taken specific action to deal with the problem long term. The Council agreed to send a letter to Anglian Water urging them to expedite the remedial measures they have planned. For information, it was noted that anyone suffering such problems can contact Water on a free phone number which is 08457 145 145.

Playing Field Car Park The Council considered three quotations for re grading the car park without tarmac, however, they were all slightly different, so a specific request will be put together to ensure that all of the contractors are quoting for the same work. The Council also considered a request from the School to rent three spaces on the car park for the teachers to park. This would negate the need to use up the School's green space for a proposed car park. The Council agreed in principle to this idea and will explore it further. For the full minutes of the meeting, visit www.gaytonnews.co.uk.

Gayton Evergreens
On 16 January the Evergreens held their first meeting of the New Year. It was good to see everyone after the holidays, all in fine fettle and looking forward to the year ahead. After playing Bingo refreshments were served and the Football Tote was played. The afternoon was very sociable with lots of chatter and good humour. The raffle was drawn bringing the meeting to a close. I am unable to report on our February meeting as at the time of writing, it hasn't happened yet! 20th March: the Evergreens will be enjoying a lunch, however they will decide where at the February meeting. 17th April will be the first outing of the year, departing Gayton at 9am for Boston and Baytree Nurseries. The cost will be 8 for members and 11 for non members. Please phone Derek Clark on 636377 if you would like to go. Kath Roberts, Secretary 636178
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English house coal in various sizes and Wildfire. A large variety of smokeless fuels, including Antracite, Taybrite, Phurnacite and Homefire ovals. All fuels available in either 50kg (loose) or 25kg (pre-packed). High quality kiln dried wood and heat logs. Very competitive rates with discounts available.

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Gayton Parish Council News

Meeting held 11 February 2013 Tree Management The Council noted that it does not have a specific policy in place to manage the trees that it is responsible for (bordering the playing field). The Clerk provided a template policy which the Council agreed to formally adopt, following a few alterations, at the March meeting. In addition, it was agreed to organise an inspection of the trees bordering the playing field by a qualified inspector. Sewerage problems The Council heard from the Clerk, Mr Beales and local resident, Don Bristo of an ongoing problem with Foul Water drains. The problem was brought to the Council's attention in July last year and only recently have Anglian Water taken specific action to deal with the problem long term. The Council agreed to send a letter to Anglian Water urging them to expedite the remedial measures they have planned. For information, it was noted that anyone suffering such problems can contact Water on a free phone number which is 08457 145 145. Dog Fouling It was noted that there seems to be a lot of incidences of dog fouling on the footpath beside Howard's Butchers to Well Hall Lane. It was noted that there is no dog waste bin near the Butchers but that there is one at the other end of the pathway. The Clerk reported that the cost of a new bin would be 213.69 + VAT plus 1.16 per week for collection from the bin. The Chairman noted that the sign which had been put up to indicate where the dog bin was had temporarily been removed as the post it was attached to had fallen down. It was agreed to put the sign up again to see if this improved the situation before the
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Council considers purchasing a new bin given its tight budget. Playing field Car Park The Council considered a request from the School for it to be designated approximately 6 car parking spaces in the playing field car park for the teachers to park which will negate the need to install a large car park on the School's site. The School has offered to make a contribution towards the annual maintenance. In principle, the Council is in agreement with this but further work on the formal arrangement is required. The Council also considered three quotations for repairs to and resurfacing to the car park and agreed that the cost was too high and decided to look at different options. Annual litter pick The Council has agreed to hold a litter pick on Sunday 17th March. All volunteers are welcome!! The group will meet in The Crown pub car park at 10am. For the full minutes visit www.gaytonnews.co.uk. The next meeting is planned to be on 11th March at 7.30pm.

Gayton Jubilee Village Hall Easter Bingo

Friday 22nd March Eyes down at 7.30pm Half time refreshments available. Please come along and support your Village Hall. We are here for everyone from babes in arms to the very elderly. In order to keep the Hall in such good order we do need to fundraise, which is difficult due to our limited resources.

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CHRISTYANA FABRICS & BLINDS

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Oil Boiler Servicing Breakdowns Commissioning
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Cosy bar, with meals Restaurant with hot & cold seasonal buffet and a la carte menu

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Freephone: 0800 977 5202 Tel/Ans: 01328 730206 Mobile: 07817 878580 s1@s1buildersltd.com www.s1buildersltd.com
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Parish Council Precept

When the Parish Council (PC) reviewed its precept requirements for the coming financial year, it was made aware of significant changes that Central Government have made to the tax base - the number of people living in an area who meet the criteria to pay Council tax. The changes mean that fewer people now have to pay Council tax. The impact on Gayton is that, even though the PC has resolved to keep its precept requirement at the same level, fewer people in the Parish will now contribute to the PC's precept so each will have to pay slightly more. The change in the tax base also affects the Borough Council. It has been given a sum of money from Central Government as compensation for the losses it will suffer due to the changes. Gayton PC has been told that it will receive 1730 compensation from the Borough to ease the rise in contribution to the precept for Gayton's parishioners. One suggestion was that the PC requests a precept of 13,770 and use the grant to make up its requirement of 15,500 (the same level of precept it has had for the last four years). If the PC were to accept this suggestion, it would mean an annual increase of 1.45 to Band D tax payers which equates to an increase in contribution of 4.79%. However, there are three important issues that the PC had to consider: 1. The PC was already budgeting for a deficit of 413.38 in income versus expenditure when it agreed not to increase its precept and leave it at 15,500. 2. There is no guarantee that the Borough will provide a grant in the financial year 2014/15. 3. Central Government has announced that there will be no cap on precepts

in the coming financial year (2013/14) but this may come into force in the year 2014/15, although there is no evidence to suggest this at present. If the PC agreed to lower its precept requirement and use the grant to make up its income to 15,500 in the coming financial year, it could be left in the position that its precept is at 13,770 in the year 2014/15, with no grant provided from the Government and that the tax base may decrease again. The Council's costs will only increase, if only from inflation, meaning that it may not have enough income and reserves to meet its costs in this situation. Therefore, at its meeting on 11th February, Gayton PC resolved to request a precept of 15,500 and accept the grant as a form of extra income in addition to this. It was agreed that the Council must consider what could happen to the Council's income in the future and safeguard its precept at the current level. On this basis, a Band D tax payer will have to pay an extra 5.47 towards the precept in the year which equates to an increase of 18.03%. If anybody has any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the Parish Clerk.

Handel Operas
by Andres Hernandez-Salazar Saturday 23rd March, 10am to 3.30pm At Burnham Market Village Hall. 12.00 including lunch. To book contact Inge Martin on 01328 730452. The WEA is the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of adult education (www.wea.org.uk).
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GEOFFREY GRIEF Painter and Decorator

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A.A.COKER CHIMNEY SWEEP

Chimney sweeping, brush and vacuum Handyman and gardener Garden clearances Man with a Van
Friendly and reliable service Fully insured 01553 810114

Located in Middleton Village Hall, Buttercups Playgroup is Ofsted registered, with highly qualified, caring staff. We offer affordable, sessional care from age 2 with Government funded places for 3 & 4 year olds.

For further information please call Sue or Claire on 01553 841131. Out of hours call 01553 841549 or 01553 841686

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Parish Magazine Advertising

Our advertising is the sole source of funding for this magazine. We need someone to replace Iain Thompson who is leaving the team on 1st May 2013. Iain is very happy to be available to his successor with as much help and advice as is needed. The main part of the job is complete for 2013 as the adverts are all in place so it is a good time to join. We will have a new laptop for this role, with up-to-date software Benefits: a laptop, membership of an efficient, informal team of volunteers and an opportunity to get involved in one aspect of village life. For more information, please ring 01553 636275. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Sarah Renwick

Mercifully, we have been less plagued with them recently - two so far in 2013, and both cleared by the Clean Up Team. Perhaps Councillor Beales could reiterate our continued thanks. Most fly tipping is done under cover of darkness, but if you do see someone dumping out of a car boot or back of a truck, do please take the number and ring the Police non emergency number, 0845 4564567. Thank you. The other curse is litter. The disposal of waste with no thought for other people, the environment we all live in, pride or responsibility. It is all around us. Kevin Nash and team do a wonderful job keeping the Village out of deep litter. The Parish Council have agreed to hold another clean up round the Village on Sunday 17th March, 10am, starting at the Crown. Do, please, become a Womble for an hour or two, and help tidy your Parish.

Litter Bugs
Eleven plastic bottles. Ten glass bottles. Twenty-nine cans of various descriptions. A large bag of general rubbish; and, oh, a football!... I went to collect some tree shelters on Sunday, and ended up spending an extra hour or two picking up others' litter, scattered in a little wood near the village. Some of the joys of farming and landownership! There is a regularly used fly tip site in the corner of the wood, but this has recently been kindly cleared by the Clean Up Team at KL&WNBC. Fly tipping, in my book, is the deliberate illegal dumping of one or more items, usually in the countryside. We had over 50 fly tips on Gayton one year.

Gayton Social Club Events

Easter Disco by 'Starlight' Sat 30th March at 7.30pm Members and their guests welcome. 100th Birthday/Summer Event Saturday 22nd June This year the club celebrates its I00th year. In preparation for this event combined with our summer event we would like any memorabilia, photos etc of the club past or present. If anyone has or knows of anyone who has anything if they could lend us, please contact Debbie on 636677 or Linda on 636336. Many thanks. Please also join The Social Club on our new Facebook page.
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J. E. HOWARD BUTCHERS & DELICATESSEN

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vMeat sourced from local farms, processed here at our own abattoir vFresh bread delivered daily by a local baker vFresh fruit and vegetables, sourced locally vHome made jams and chutneys (made by the ladies at Gayton Preserves) vWide range of olives, pates and cheeses

Ray Smith & Son Landscapes

All types of fencing erected Patios laid, ponds dug or filled in Treework & pruning Full lawn care service Hedges trimmed, reduced or removed Garden waste removed & recycled Licensed waste carrier Full public liability insurance

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GAYTON THORPE NEWS

Easter Service and Egg Hunt
Sunday 31st March, 4pm Join us in Gayton Thorpe for our annual Children's Service and Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Day. There will be refreshments after the service for adults while the children go hunting. some more blossom this year. Apples may yet be some time away, but you never know. Highways Not a great deal of movement on the agreed works. As the water subsides it reveals even bigger holes which are going to require repair. Alistair (Beales) has had a further meeting with Andy Wallace of the Highways department to discuss the repairs. They are on the list, but as to when they will be completed we do not as yet have a schedule. I will follow this up and hopefully get some sort of timescale. The next parish meeting is on Monday 11th March at 7.30 pm. All welcome. Simon Taylor, 01553 636763

Parish News
Orchard Doesn't time fly, another year gone and Spring hopefully about to arrive. Also about to arrive is the first birthday of the orchard. 26th February 2012 was when, within about an hour and a half, we had planted all 20 trees. That was a really good day and I am looking forward to

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Christine's Garden Maintenance

& Landscaping

Small or large quantities up to 6m loads of ready-mixed concrete From the smallest DIY to a big construction job We now have a 23m Concrete Boom Pump for hire We are operating in: Kings Lynn Swaffham Wisbech Downham Market Fakenham & Hunstanton areas

Untidy garden? Unable to manage It all yourself?

Experienced lady gardener offers reliable help and extra hands for larger jobs

01553 636101

C.J.HANSELL
Quality Decorators (est. 1974)
Pott Row, Grimston

Internal and external painting and decorating Painting Wall papering Artexing Coving Free estimates, fully insured, no VAT
01485 601346 07766 114463

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Macmillan Palliative Daycare Presentation

Gayton Social Club, 20th January 2013. The Megan's Challengers presented Sister Teresa Brown with a cheque for the fantastic amount of 15,700.00 to The Palliative Daycare Garden at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's new Macmillan Cancer Care and Treatment Centre. This total is a combination of the monies raised from the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, the Summer Event at Gayton Social Club and also some of the Sledding Challenge donations. The funds will be used to create a new garden hopefully by the end of March for use by the palliative daycare patients. This may also extend to the rest of the landscaping work around the new Macmillan Centre. Teresa said the new garden would include benches, a patio, and a range of pots and plants, including buddleia to attract butterflies. We want the garden to reflect the kind of person Megan was and the kind of things she liked doing, and there will be a plaque dedicated to her on one of the benches. It's very important for our patients to have somewhere in nice weather to sit, chill out and have a bit of me-time. There's a lot going on here so for them it's conducive to their care to have a nice restful area where they can go to sit and get some fresh air. Megan's Challenge have raised a lot of money for us, and we're extremely grateful, so we want to make it as nice as we can. Check online for updates and photos when the garden is finished.

To find out more about Megan's Challenge visit our website www.meganschallenge.co.uk Many thanks for all your support Debbie Thrower

Norfolk Wildlife trust

Free Adult Wildlife Workshops Saturday 6th April, 1pm-5pm Beginner's Guide to Tree Identification, Nick Acheson. Location: Reffley Community Centre (includes a visit to Reffley Wood) Sunday 14th April, 10am-1pm Woodland Wild flower Identification, Nick Acheson. Location: Reffley Wood Booking essential: 01603 598333

Nar Valley Ornithological Society (NarVOS)

From Lundy to Spitsbergen by Richard Campey Tuesday 26th March, 7.30pm The Barn Theatre, Sacred Heart Convent School, Swaffham. Access and parking from Sporle Road. Richard Campey lives locally and runs One Stop Nature at Burnham Deepdale. Admission 2 for non-members. For more information call Ian Black on 01760 724092
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Tree surgery & hedge maintenance

Bridge House
Winch Road, Gayton

Spacious, en-suite rooms, two on the ground floor Twin, double and family rooms available Award winning Country House Bed and Breakfast Now with our own free-range eggs and fresh baked bread
John & Margaret Currey 01553 636756 www.bridgehouseholidays.co.uk

GRANGE TREE
SERVICES
JOHN MINDHAM (Professionally insured)

Tel: 01760 755423 (West Acre) & 07770 488788

Gaywood Natural Health Centre

Neil Fennel, Osteopath

Prompt help for many conditions in adults and children

The Centre also offers:

Massage Aromatherapy EFT (phobias) Reflexology Craniosacral therapy Telephone 01553 761484

2 St. James Street Telephone Kings Lynn, PE30 5DA 01553 773732
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Learn to enjoy riding at
Blackborough End Equestrian Centre
Professional riding instruction by BHS qualified instructors Comprehensive shop for horse and rider Superb facilities Hacks and pleasure riding Childrens holiday activities

David Price Ltd

Qualified Accountants
Over 30 years experience in practice and industry
Year end accounts, Payroll, VAT returns, CIS refunds Bookkeeping (manual and SAGE) Self assessment tax returns Limited company formations HMRC investigations

Telephone David or Richard 01760 755442 or 07500 042202

Abbeyfields, Back Lane, Castle Acre, PE32 2AR

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Situated just off the A47 between Middleton and East Winch Telephone: (01553) 841212 Web: www.beec.co.uk

Firewood
Delivered to your door
Small quantities also available for collection from Orchard Sawmills, Rougham Contact David Woods on 01328 838404 or 07785 724611

ALDRIDGE PAVING & GROUNDWORKS

Permeable Paving Natural Paving & Driveways Brickweave Paving Slabs & Shingles Landscaping Groundworks & Drainage Turfing Fencing & Decking

Fencing panels made to order

01553 841721 07721 323188

A N T
Aerial N Telephone Installation

Specialising in Free view For a fast reliable service Call Stuart

Tel: 01553 768349 Mobile: 07958 284442

To point you in the right direction

JON SAUNDERS
CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Purpose madeDoors Windows Stairs Restoration, Conservation Sash window specialist Kitchens, Bathrooms Household maintenance Tel: 01553 673885 Mob: 07887 771063
203 Wootton Road, Kings Lynn

QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

For all your domestic and industrial maintenance requirements including

OIL BOILER SERVICING

Bathroom/kitchen fitting, tiling, plumbing. All general maintenance or repairs undertaken Emergency call out available OFTEC registered Member, Guild of Master Craftsmen Please contact MICK BONE Tel: 01553 841342 Mob: 07960 170826

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www.klearvuaerials.com Tel 01553 674950 Fax 01553 671499

01553 774775
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07795 524301
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Services, Repairs and Replacements Garage door repairs Key cutting Carpentry Upvc repairs Board ups Joinery Glazing Locksmith
For all your needs, from a broken kitchen cupboard front to a complete new kitchen, a new garden gate to a rotten window sill, a lost set of keys to a faulty Upvc door, misty windows to a cracked pane of glass. And dont forget that faulty garage door! Your local 24 hour tradesman No job is REALLY never too big or too small
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Gayton Social Club Your friendly village club

Coming soon
Premiership Fixtures Sat 2nd March Wigan v. Liverpool Sun 3rd March Tottenham v. Arsenal Sun March Man Utd v Reading Sun 16th March Everton v Man City Sun 31st March Southampton v Man City 16th

SKY SPORTS The 2013 F1 Grand Prix Season on SKY and BBC Enter our fantasy Grand Prix Competition

History Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month Next meetings 6th March & 3rd April

NARFORD THERAPY
Now you can visit Narford Therapy Centre for chiropractic treatment, beauty therapy, reflexology, massage and hairdressing... ..........all on your doorstep, with free and accessible parking. Narford Therapy Centre is just off the A47, opposite the Narborough turn off

New hairdresser at your local therapy centre 01760 444418

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New roofs Strip & retile Repairs Chimeys rebuilt Fascias & gutters Leadwork Loft insulation
18 years experience Free estimates

Worzels Roofing

OSTEOPATHY
James Kemp B.Sc.D.O.
Private health cover recognised
We offer free assessment to see if we can help with your problem

Darron Harrowing
01760 755024, 07990 972381 www.worzelsroofing.com

Grimston Medical Centre Tel: 01485 600341

West Acre Montessori School

Est. 1982

An independent nursery school in East Walton

Set on the Common, we provide a unique, child-centred approach to early education. Staff are mature, confident and qualified to Level3 15 hours per week funding for all 3 & 4 year olds

QUALITY ASSURANCE SCHEME MEMBER. OFSTED REGISTERED

Contact ROSIE REYNOLDS on 01760 337316 rosie.reynolds@btconnect.com

Whitehouse Service Station

Lynn Road, Gayton. Telephone 01553

636368

Fuel sales
petrol, diesel, Autogas & Calor Gas outlet

Convenience store
groceries, fruit & vegetables, household goods frozen goods, wines, beer & spirits, soft drinks national newspapers & magazines fresh dairy and bakery products National Lottery and scratchcards Paypoint and Payzone
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Home Help Personal Care Companionship

For information call 01553 600240
www.homeinstead.co.uk/ southlincolnshire

services:

contact:

Vehicle sales Servicing & MOT preparation New & used defender parts Up to date diagnostics Custom builds

01553 630133 Church Farm Bawsey Kings Lynn Norfolk PE32 1EU

www.churchfarmlandrovers.co.uk

R&B
TURF & GROUNDCARE MACHINERY SPECIALISTS
SPECIALIST DEALER FOR: Lawnflite Countax Briggs & Stratton Kubota Air-Seal Products Toro Stihl

For all your Garden Machinery repairs from a pair of shears to a compact tractor
Telephone: 01485 540645 www.randbmowermen-d.co.uk

We mend - You mow

The Workshop Marsh Farm Wolferton Kings Lynn PE31 6HB

Machinery repair specialists in tune with your machinery needs

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GRIMSTON MEDICAL CENTRE 01485 600341 HAY FEVER

The hay fever season will start soon, so be prepared.

Order your repeat prescriptions If you have previously had a prescription for hay fever treatments, you do not need to make an appointment to obtain further supplies. Written repeat prescription requests should be sent to the dispensary. Prescription costs Over-the-counter nasal sprays usually cost about the same as a prescription charge. A months supply of antihistamine tablets usually costs substantially more when bought over-the-counter than they cost on prescription. Start treatment for hay fever early All treatments work better if started before the onset of the hay fever season late March or early April is a sensible time to start.

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