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The Mallard Issue 299 August 2016
A Celebration to
Remember Great Massingham Parish Council had
the lovely idea, as part of the Queen’s
90th birthday celebrations, to present a
commemorative coin to all children who
attend the village school or pre-school.
The presentation for the Primary School
children took place in St Mary’s Church
as part of the leavers’ service on 30th
June. Parish Councillors Andrew Bick-
erton and Karen Wadham presented the
coins. The children were delighted to
have something of their own as a keep-
sake to mark this very special occasion.
Thank you Parish Council
Another celebration, on 8th June, at the time of the Queen’s official birthday, was a
‘Red White and Blue Day’ held at our village Primary School.
The children wore red, white and blue for the day and among the various activities
were crown making, learning and singing the national anthem and learning to dance the
Charleston. Instead of the usual school dinners they had a street party and you can get
a glimpse of the atmosphere from the picture above.
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‘Histry Bits’.... TRAIN SPOTTING
My father always took me with him whenever he went to Mass-
ingham Station to send off boxes of day-old turkey chicks to desti-
nations all over England. I nagged him to get there early so I could
stand on the footbridge and watch the distant plume of smoke
from the approaching train get nearer and nearer until it finally
rumbled and thumped to a halt somewhere beneath my feet, puff-
ing out soot-laden smoke that made me cough and my eyes water.
It wasn’t healthy but, to me, it was the best smell ever! While the
turkey boxes were being loaded, the driver and the fireman would
nod to me, and ask how I was doing, before Mr. Bragg the station
master waved his flag and the little train, consisting of no more
than a couple of carriages and a goods van, chuffed away through
the spring sunshine towards Hillington and Lynn. When Dr.
Beeching axed the Lynn & Fakenham line in 1963 and the last
train left, it took a small chunk of my childhood with it.
Many years earlier, another small Massingham boy also enjoyed
his visits to the station. His name was Ernest Johnson and he was
there when it all started. He wrote about it, many years later, in a
series of articles for the Lynn Advertiser: ‘The first section of the
line, from Lynn to Massingham, was completed in 1879. The
Fakenham section followed a year later. Most of us had never seen
a real live railway train. The only thing we had seen resembling a
train was Arthur Chapman’s traction engines which used to come
lumbering through the village from Grimston. Naturally, some
time elapsed between the date the new railway was started and
when, from the top of Little Massingham Hill, we could see large
gangs of men digging away, cutting the line across the fields from
the direction of Harpley Dams. Huge crowds of sightseers came
from all directions to check on its progress. In due course, the line
reached the site of Massingham’s new station. What games we
youngsters used to have and on Sundays too, when we thought the
coast was clear. We would push a navvies’ trolley onto the newly-
laid line and, using the wooden lever device to spin the wheels
round, go for long joyrides backwards and forwards for hours
together. Eventually, the new station
was completed and the line was
opened for traffic. What a day that
was! Those who were fortunate
enough to take their first railway
ride were as proud as dogs with two
tails. Henceforth, the name of Mass-
ingham would be brought out of obscurity to appear in the world-
renowned pages of Bradshaw’s Guide!’ David Miller
Royal Celebration ‘Histry’ Bits Village Yard Sale Macmillan Coffee Morning Youth Club Thanks Village Hall Events West Norfolk Folk Quiz Night Tennis Camp Gert & Daisy Open Gardens Report Wimbledon At the Hall School Fundraising Strollers Speed watch Thank you Dolly Film Club Go To Town Bus Have Your Say Craft & Chat Mike Green Acknowledgement Church News Church Services 60th Congratulations Grassroots Malawi Historical Society Walk Biodiversity Project Play Park Installation Dates for your Diary
In this issue
This parish magazine is published every month for the residents of Great and Little
Massingham with the support of the Great Massingham Parish Council, the Parochial Church
Council and Massingham Village Hall Trustees.
www.greatmassingham.net e-mail: [email protected]
Editorial Committee
Editor: Bev. Randall. 6 Abbeyfields Great Massingham 01485 520 899
Treasurer: David Baines 01485 520 966
Website : Caroline Boyden 01485 521 816
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August
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Contact: Chrissie Warnes 520173
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8th Annual Village Yard Sale Sunday 21st August from 9am-1pm
Last year was a great success with over 40
households taking part. It will again be the
weekend before the bank holiday which,
we hope, will mean fewer people from the
village will be away on holiday.
As with all previous years, the event will
be publicised in a wide variety of local
and regional papers plus radio. The pitch price remains at £5.
All we raise goes towards church funds. If
you are a tax payer, you can gift aid your £5
fee to ensure the church receives an extra
£1.25. Envelopes will be available from the
church or direct from me. They just need
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BINGO FUNDRAISER THANKS Many thanks to everyone who helped the
Youth Club at the Bingo fundraiser in June.
We all had a good time and it was well sup-
ported by both young people and their fami-
lies as well as regular Friday Bingo goers.
Liz, our treasurer, has banked £310. Wow !
Huge thanks to Suzie Overson & her family
for helping us in running this event. Without
them we would have been lost. Thank you.
Karen Creed on behalf of the Youth Club
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VILLAGE HALL REGULAR EVENTS
Keep Fit Wed.1.45 to 2.45pm
Bingo Fridays at 7.30pm
Auction Sundays
Bowls Sessions Wednesdays 2-4pm
Coronation Club (4th Wed.) 2pm - 4pm
Baby &Toddler Thurs. 10am - 11.30am
W/Norfolk Radio Sundays 7pm -10pm
Craft & Chat (1st & 3rd Mon) 2 - 4pm
Trefoil Guild 2nd Thursday, each month
Film Club 3rd Thursday, each month
Quiz Nights 4th Thursday, each month
Bowls Sessions Wednesdays 2 - 4pm.
Historical Society 2nd Monday 7.30pm
AUGUST QUIZ NIGHT Thursday, 25th August at 7.30pm
Village Hall Bar. See you there!
West Norfolk Folk Village Hall Bar 7-10pm
All Welcome.
7th August Live broadcast
to be confirmed
14th August Live - Andy Hill from
Yorkshire
21st August Recordings from Ely Festival
28th August Live - To be confirmed Please come and join us
Junior Tennis 'Camp' first week of August.
This year the format is different. 2nd & 3rd August Age 7 - 10 yrs
9am to 3pm
£34
4th & 5th August Age 11 - 14 yrs
9am to 3pm
£34
2nd to 4th August Age 4 - 6 yrs
3pm to 4.30pm
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The two day camps include 1.5 days of
fitness and tennis training followed by
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For the little ones they have 1.5 hours of
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Gert & Daisy.... ....
Well we’re back. Blast we had a lovely holiday. We met some lovely people in far away
Menorca. There was Rachel from Cawston, George from Dereham and Len from West
Winch. It’s great to meet people from all over the world. At least we could understand
what they were saying. Bert burnt his legs on the first day but you with facebook will
know this and Sid kept going off with some pretty Russian woman on long walks, or so
he told us. As Daisy & Sid travelled by land (which they won’t do agin) they got back
Monday at midnight, 48hrs after Gert & Bert, but did have a look round Barcelona.
Yet again we have lost one of our special people in this village. Dear Amy Cross was the
kindest, gentlest lady you could ever hope to meet. She was a loyal member of the
Coronation Club for many years and was always the first to stand and thank people. She
will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to Vic and all his family.
Wasn’t the church fete well attended. Bet they made loads a money. Well done every
one who worked so hard, especially Anna. We were on the raffle tickets with Betty
from Little Massingham and think we sold about 1500 tickets which all had names and
phone numbers wrote on the back. Poor old Daisy has got writers cramp hence Gert has
writ it this month but her spelling int as good.
Well we could go on for ages about the holiday but we don’t want to bore you. We have
a few pictures if anyone is interested but they don’t come cheap. You all take care of
yourselves and hopefully we’ll have more next month. Gert & Daisy x x
Thought of the month;
Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and laxative on the same night.
OPEN GARDENS REPORT –19th JUNE
The Open Gardens event held, on the 19th June, raised £190 for Church funds.
Below is Liz foster’s report in poetry form.
Thank you to all who opened their gardens and thank you to
Liz Foster and Tina Andrew for organising the event. See you all next year!
The week before our Open Day
The weather was appalling.
We watched the sky and blackened clouds
And still the rains kept falling.
The rain came down, the weeds came up
The grass in need of mowing.
We thought on Open Gardens
That no one would be going.
The Sunday dawned all bright and clear
We thought our luck was changing.
We cut the grass and pulled the weeds
And did some re-arranging.
And lots of jolly, happy folk
Came smiling to The Well.
Eleven gardens to be seen
And lovely plants to sell.
With tractor rally, plants for sale
The day was entertaining.
We hope you’ll join the fun again
Next year, if it’s not raining!
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Great Massingham
Primary School
PFA Fundraising
As many of you know our school’s PFA, with the help of many, raises funds to provide
extra equipment, activities & opportunities for the children.
This year we have 2 new fundraising ideas (please see below) & are asking for your help.
Many thanks - Joules PFA Treasurer
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Pennies to Pounds Challenge Every family, with children at the
school, has taken home a bottle to fill
with as much loose change as can be
spared. Also, Lings, The Dabbling
Duck, the Post Office, the Village
Hall and the Surgery have generously
allowed us to leave collecting bottles
on their counters, for your use.
Should anyone else like a bottle at home please
contact me on 01485 520910 or ask Mark or Han-
nah at the Dabbling Duck. This project will only
run until the start of the new school year in Sep-
tember. Please give as much as you can spare and
remember all money raised is for our school and
pupils.
Wimbledon Tennis Enjoyed on the Village Hall ‘Big Screen’ On the day of the Wimbledon Men's Final, fifty-two members and friends sat down to a
wonderful two course meal in
the Village Hall while Andy
Murray battled his way to win
the Championship. It was a
great party, helped by Andy's
convincing win.
Thanks to Bruce Riches, who
sorted out the aerial and con-
nected it to the new sound
system, we were able to
watch the match on the big
screen. Chefs Irene Allen,
Ali Ward and Sandy Francis
provided the food with Annie
and Peter Lawton and Ali
decorating the hall. Keith Bowes asked at the end, "Can I book for next year?" The answer
is - yes. The hall's already booked!
Any big event or match that's available on a Freeview channel (e.g. BBC, ITV etc)
can easily be shown on the big screen. Why not book it?
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The Film Club Thursday August 18th, 7pm for 7.30pm,
Massingham Village Hall, £4 entry.
Refreshments available.
‘The Big Short’ Four denizens in the
world of high-finance
predict the credit and
housing bubble collapse
of the mid-2000s, and
decide to take on the big
banks for their greed and
lack of foresight.
Many Thanks to Dolly On 13th July, at The Film Club Members' Evening
at the Dabbling Duck, Arthur Allen presented
Dolly Harrison with a bouquet of flowers to thank
her for her help over the last few years with teas,
coffees & cakes at the end of Film Club evenings.
Dolly has been there
for nearly every one
of the fifty films that
have been shown and
refreshed us with
countless cups of tea.
You don't get that at
the local cinema!
Strollers..... Along the Nar Valley Way Again Sunday 17th July saw eight Strollers assemble at
the Well. Five were driven to the West Lexham
turn to walk to Castle Acre via Newton and three
of us joined them later to walk from Castle Acre
to West Acre. Here we were met by four non
walkers to lunch at the Stag Inn.
The weather was ideal for a Sunday stroll with
sunshine all the way and a cooling breeze. Our
walk took us along the river side with reed beds
scented by blossoms of Meadowsweet. Butter-
flies, dragonflies and electric blue damselflies
added to our delight along with the tinkling songs
of goldfinches feeding on the
purple thistles. A special de-
light were the marsh orchids
growing beside the path.
With so much to see, our
progress was slow but ‘What
is this life, if full of care, we
have no time to stand and stare’.
After entering the shade of the woods we crossed
the Nar where the ghosting trout were loitering.
Unfortunately, all such delights have to end but
not before enjoying the excellent lunch provided
at The Stag, washed down with a cool pint or two.
Our next stroll is, hopefully, on Sunday
22nd August at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome.
Andrew Bickerton
SPEED WATCH NEEDS YOU!
Are you fed up with the speed of
traffic through our village?
Do you wish we could do more
regular speed watch sessions?
Do you want to see the speed
watch team in more areas of the
village?
Do you have a couple of hours free
each week?
Then join the ‘Community Speed
Watch’ teams and make a difference.
Our team has sadly diminished over
time so that we are only able to do
one session a week. Bruce, Mark,
John and Oliver have managed to
keep things going and we have re-
cently been joined by Peter.
With a couple of extra volunteers we
could do more sessions in more
places so, if you would like to help,
contact me on 01485 520307 or call
at 9, Abbey Road.
There will be some formalities to
undergo and some basic training with
me. Once all details are verified you
will be able to join the effort to make
our village a safer place for us all.
Andrew Bickerton
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Craft and Chat
Monday 1st & 15th
August,
2-4pm,
Village Hall Bar
See you there.
Go to Town Bus - What has been achieved. Use it Don’t lose it! For the residents of Great Massingham, there are now :
4 services per day to & from King’s Lynn - connecting with Stagecoach X8 at Harpley
A daily service (Monday to Friday) to and from Fakenham and Morrisons
Saturday services between King’s Lynn and Great Massinghaam
Three and a half years ago, there were none of these services.
The launch of the two new services, for which we campaigned for the residents of Mass-
ingham, Harpley, the Kiptons, Helhoughton, West Raynham, Pudding Norton, Docking,
Bircham, Flitcham, Anmer, Monks Close, Hillington and South Wootton, took place on
Saturday July 2nd in Great Massingham.
I would like to thank all who came along to show their support for our campaigning and
thank you also to those who sent us their apologies for not being able to attend the event.
I also need to thank all of the village residents who argued the case of a need for a bus
service for Great Massingham via the petition narratives and signatures which we can-
vassed door-to-door during the winter of 2012 and urge them, as did Carol Bower, Dep-
uty Mayor, and John Dobson, County Councillor to try out and use the new bus services.
They will save you petrol costs, parking costs, wear and tear on your vehicle – and to
quote Carol Bower – ‘wear and tear on yourself’!
There was extensive press coverage of the ‘Go to Town’ bus launch in both the Eastern
Daily Press & Your Local Paper and front page news in the Lynn News of Tues. July 5th.
We are truly grateful to Mark and his team at the Dabbling Duck for not only hosting the
launch but providing free tea and coffee too. John and I can only re-iterate our thanks to
Great Massingham Parish Council for its injection of funds into the bus project and its
support of the project.
I am now ‘logged off’ from the bus project.
If you have any queries about either of the new bus services, please contact Richard
Pengelly at West Norfolk Community Transport on 01553 776971 Yvonne Bridger
Many, many thanks to Yvonne and John Bridger, The Parish Council and everyone else
involved in this worthwhile, successful campaign. Use it or Lose it to ensure our hard
fought for bus service continues and all this work is not in vain.
Monday July 11th, the first day of ‘route 2’ was amazing - 16 passengers boarded
the bus in Docking alone! It was full by the time it reached Hillington!
It would be fantastic if Massingham could match this level of use and turn-out.
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IN MEMORIUM From
Great Massingham
18th July Amy Elizabeth Cross Service at St Mary’s
followed by private
cremation. A Report in next issue
Our thoughts and prayers are
with all the family.
MOBILE LIBRARY 2nd and 30th August
At timetabled locations
In memory of Mike Green The large number of people in attendance at Mike Green’s funeral, at St Mary’s Great
Massingham on 24th June, was a clear indication of the fondness felt for this well-known
village personality who had celebrated his 80th birthday on
2nd February this year.
The service was led by Reverend Judith Pollard with Valerie
Brown, Mike’s sister, also giving a moving tribute to her
brother. What came across clearly from what both of them said
was that Mike was a very interesting, big-hearted, talented man
who lived life to the full and was very active until the end. He
was a keen sportsman and talented musician. (see picture right)
The completion of his National Service in 1954/6 had a lasting
influence on Mike’s life. He attended regular reunions and was
an active member of the British Legion. One of the things he
did in association with this was to tend the war graves in Great
and Little Massingham for many years.
Mike was a real lover of music, especially brass band music,
and played in the village band as a young man and the Royal
Norfolk Regimental Band after his national service. He could,
apparently, get a sound out of anything!
Mike met his wife Margaret at the skating rink in King’s Lynn and earlier this year they
celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. They have two sons - Tony and Terry.
Mike, known to many as ‘Greeno’, was full of fun and loved the country way of life.
More specifically, he loved Great Massingham and had a wealth of knowledge of the
history of the area and the people. He always had time for others being always willing to
help in any way he could be it with gardening, transport or just being a good neighbour.
The loss of Mike leaves our village community the poorer in so many ways.
We have lost one of our special characters.
Acknowledgment - With Thanks
Isobel, Paul and Richard Tilbury wish to thank
everyone who shared their memories of Mike,
whether in writing, at the funeral or informally.
You have helped us in our grief.
Thank you also to Emma Duggan, Fakenham &
District Funeral Services and to Weasenham Pub
and Vic and staff at Great Massingham Club for
the catering.
The collection at the funeral service amounted to
£773.55. Ten additional donations brought the
total to £977.55. This has been shared equally
between Great Massingham Surgery and the
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Medical Assessment Unit
in memory of the excellent care Mike received.
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Church Services
Date Time Service Location
Wed. 3rd August 9.00 am Holy Communion Harpley
7th August 9.30 am
11.00 am
Family service
Holy Communion
Harpley
Great Massingham
14th August 10.30 am
4.00 pm Group Holy Communion
The Gap
Harpley
Pott Row Methodist
17th August 9.00 am Holy Communion Grimston
21st August 9.30 am
11.00 am
11.15 am
Holy Communion
Family Service
Sung Holy Communion
Little Massingham
Great Massingham
Harpley
28th August 11.00 am Holy Communion Great Massingham
4th September 9.30 am
11.00 am
Family Service
Holy Communion
Harpley
Great Massingham
Benefice Prayer Meeting, Sunday 7th August at 6pm, at East Walton Church.
For more news please visit our benefice website at www.ggmbenefice.uk
‘Bit of a Do’ 2016 Roydon Church
Saturday 20th August from 1 - 4pm We will be having a Dog
Show so bring along your
family pet pooch.
Six categories
Many prizes to be won!
Other attractions include Our Mini Farm,
Tombola, Raffle, Refreshments and Cakes
and lots of stalls and games
Entertainment will be provided so bring
along a chair if you wish to sit and listen to
some fantastic live music.
Parking on site. It will be a fun afternoon for
all the family so please come along.
Massingham Historical Society Please join us on our
HISTORICAL VILLAGE WALK
Saturday September 17th
at 4.30pm - start at the Well
Finish at the Dabbling Duck
£2 per person with under 12’s FREE
Put the date in your diary.
GRASSROOTS MALAWI
STALLS ON THE GREEN
9am at the Well
Next stall - 6th August
Cancelled if wet.
The stall on the 16th July raised £291.
Thank you very much for your
continued support. Much appreciated
Future dates:17th September & 1st October 60th Anniversary Congratulations
4th August 1956 Many congratulations to
Betty and Jim Woodbridge
from Lynn Lane as you celebrate your
Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
Wednesday Teas St Mary’s Church, every Wednesday
from 3pm until 4.30pm
Come along and enjoy a cuppa & cake!
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Rachael Spooner MCFHP MAFHP
Foot Health Professional Treatments include:
Nail cutting, Corn Removal, Callus Reduction,
Diabetic Foot Care, Verruca Treatment.
Call 01485 601128 or 07754 947 408 for advice or an appointment.
Caring for your feet in your own home.
Member of British Association of Foot Health Professionals
Level 3 Advanced Personal Trainer, Children's Fitness Instructor, GP Exercise Referral Instructor
Nutrition and Weight Management, Level 2 ASA Swimming Teacher, First Aid Qualified.
Tel: 07825 371 381 - www.krosstraining.co.uk
ALL ON YOUR DOORSTEP A Warm Welcome Awaits
at Heath Farm, Lynn Lane, Great Massingham
01485 520828 www.lingscountrygoods.com
Annual Membership Subscriptions Adult Couple £20 Individual Adult £14 Over 65 years £10 Juniors (14 –17yrs) £ 7
Excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere.
Good beer, real ale, wines and spirits all at competitive prices. Separate snooker room.
Satellite, large screen TV. Outside drinking area.
Entertainment throughout the year.
Membership applications can be obtained from the club bar
Book the Village Hall for your function – 01485 520588
Welcomes old & new members
CALL TODAY
01485 521888
High quality fitted and free-standing
furniture. Individually designed,
traditionally hand-crafted and
personally installed by experts from
our Great Massingham workshops.
www.tenacityinteriors.com
Shop window
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OVEN CLEANING
CARPET CLEANING
SOFA CLEANING
Call the local experts now
Clean Tech
01485 609223 Card, cheque and cash
payments accepted
Useful Numbers Organisation Contact Phone No.
Allotment Association Gill Goold 07513125964
Borough Council Tim Tilbrook 01485 601413
British Legion & Bell Ringing Denys Winner 520598
Bowls Club Peter Wadham 520796
Church Contacts Revd Judith Pollard or Revd Jane Holmes
01485 601 251 01553 636227
Community Car Scheme Office 520823
Coronation Club Jill Whitmore 520609
County Council John Dobson 534989
Doctors Massingham Surgery 520521
The Film Club Arthur Allen/Barry Talbot 520628/07818 807 738
Fishing Warden Nigel Yates 520844/0794979970
Football Club Barry Talbot (seniors) 520653
Guide Trefoil Guild Shirley Rae 520259
Massingham Historical Society Anthony Robinson 520455
Tennis and Multi-Sports Club Arthur Allen 520628
Parish Council Kevin Webb (Clerk) Vic Cross (Chair)
01328 855 046 520387
Pre-School Pip Armitage 07807 185 746
Police Non-emergency 101
School Ann Beardall 520362
Village Hall Hall & Bar & Vic Cross 520588/520387
Award winning ham and bacon.
Car Insurance & Home Phone Package
Money Grams
National Lottery
FREE local deliveries every Thursday !
Village Store
Great Massingham
The Village Store & Post Office
Ray and staff
welcome you to
your local shop,
7days a week.
Mon. to Sat.
8am to 5.30pm
Sun. 9.30 -12.30
Tel: 520 272
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Dates for your Diary – August
Date Event Time Place
1,15 Aug Craft & Chat 2-4 pm Village Hall Bar
2,30 Aug Mobile Library From 11am As timetabled
6 Aug Stalls On The Green 9am Near the Well
7,14,28 Aug West Norfolk Folk 7-10 pm Village Hall Bar
18 Aug Film Club 7 for 7.30pm Village Hall
20 Aug Biodiversity Working Party 10 am Weasenham Pond
20 Aug ‘A Bit Of A Do’ 1- 4pm Roydon Church
21 Aug Village Yard Sale 9am to 1pm The village
22 Aug Strollers Walk 9.30 am At the Well
25 Aug Quiz Night 7.30pm Village Hall Bar
Biodiversity Project News Our Open Garden on Sunday 19th June, part of the Village
Open Gardens Event, was very well-attended. Dozens of plants
were sold at bargain prices and much strawberry cream cake
and tea consumed on a thankfully sunny afternoon. Donations
and sales totalled a magnificent £265. A big thank you to those
who came to see the garden, donated so generously and bought
plants and/or second hand books. The money will be spent on
seeds, plants, bird food etc. for the Biodiversity Project.
There will be a working party at the biodiversity site on
Weasenham Road on Saturday 20th August, starting at 10 am,
with a break for tea, coffee and biscuits at 11 am. As ever, all
are very welcome to come and help. No special knowledge or
experience are needed. There is a mixture of light and not-so-
light work and we try to make each working party a social occasion.
Mike Jackson
Play Park Installation The installation of the new
play park equipment is pro-
grammed to be undertaken at
the end of August. The official
opening will take place on
Tuesday evening on 13th Sep-
tember in conjunction with
Massingham Youth Club.
This up-grade has been a long
time coming and we are extremely grateful for the
Parish Council’s generous support. Hopefully, many
of you will come along to be part of the occasion.
Andrew Bickerton, Liz Foster, John Bridger.
Great Massingham
Baby and Toddler EVERY THURSDAY
10am - 11.30am At the Village Hall
Come and join the
fun, meet new
friends and have
a good chat.
See us on
Facebook for
up to date
details.
Snack
£1.50
Tea
and
Cake