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"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." Luke 2.10 From this month's Church Registers
An archive of previous month's entries in the Church Registers is on the "From the Church Registers" pageRed Notes ....................... St Andrew's, Congham .... Congham Fete 20th July - Book stall ...If you have any books, games, puzzles CDs,DVDs or even vinyl LPs in good condition that you would be willing to donate to Congham Fete, we would very much appreciate them. Please contact Harold on 07596686129 or Linda on 07759286007or email frost976@talktalk.net for collection. Or items may be left in the collection box at Grimston Stores. Many thanks! If anyone has any Bric a brac or tombola items they are willing to donate for the Fete please contact Helen Lilley on 01485 600153 for collection.Our bottle collectors will be out in Congham early in July. Jan Wallace will be collecting in St Andrew's Lane and the houses on the B1153 - contact number 07780 705382.George Wood will be collecting on the Congham side of Low Road - contact number 07925 374089. We will also be very pleased to receive cakes and home produce either before the fete or on the day. Thank you very much for all your support.. Helen Lilley, Fete Organiser, 600153 St Mary's, East Walton... FEB 2019 . WORK IS NOW STARTING ON THE ROOF AND THE CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED THROUGH THIS BUILDING PERIOD. The work is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, The National Churches Trust and further support from The Norfolk Churches Trust, The Round Tower Society, The Garfield Weston Foundation and The Geoffrey Watling Charity. We are grateful for all their help. As the work reaches completion an exciting weekend of events is planned for 29th/30th of June to celebrate this historic Church. More details to follow soon.
Don't forget our own village Lottery. There have been lots of monthly winners. Rachael, Rachel, Laurence, Anne, Chrissie and Rosie. A great way to help towards the Church for £5 a month. See Maureen for details.
APRIL 1st at NORTH WOOTTON CHURCH We especially welcome Craig, Daniel and Hannah to our Church family as they are confirmed by the Bishop of Lynn.
We welcome Brian Higby, Joanne and Rhiannon and Tegan and Cody Foster and David Mallows.
"LIVING ON A PRAYER" POTT ROW VILLAGE HALL
A series of 6 talks on "THE LORD'S PRAYER" on the last Thursday of the months of May, June, July, September, October and November.
WALK AROUND THE PARISHES HARPLEY On June 1st we did the first of our walks starting at East Walton and travelling through the fields of barley up to the piggeries. What an interesting time with an outline of pig farming , a regular part of farm life here in Norfolk. With friends old and new and here we see Chrissie with a piglet just a few days old. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon so do come along to our next walk at the end of the month in Harpley with tea in David's garden at the finish. © Chrissie Lines SAT. 13th JULY 15.00 pm- ASHWICKEN WITH REVD. SUE MARTIN. SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 15.00 pm BAWSEY with a short Harvest Service in the ruins
EAST WALTON LIVING HSITORY FESTIVAL A SPECTACULAR 2 DAYS OF EVENTS CELEBRATING THE VILLAGE AND ITS HISTORY
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ADVERT FOR THE FESTIVAL AND THEN JUST CLICK TO PLAY. A Lottery Grant has been granted to do major repairs to our round tower Church. To coincide with the completion of the work and a grand unveiling we are holding a Festival to celebrate the magnificent age of the Church and village. Our Living History Festival is on a meadow next to the Church. Entry is FREE. There is ample parking. A Lottery Grant has been granted to do major repairs to our round tower Church. To coincide with the completion of the work
COFFEE & CAKE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, CONGHAM
WORLD SNAIL RACING CHAMPIONSHIP and CONGHAM FETE CONGHAM CRICKET GROUND PE32 1AH FREE ENTRY & PARKING.
Get your snails ready - the Snailracing World Championships and Congham Fete will be held on the Cricket field once again on Saturday 20th July - starting at 2pm! In addition to the snailracing, there will be live music from the King's Lynn Ukelele Club and our local star Ian Woodward! There will be a bar, barbecue, teas, ice-creams, facepainting, books, bottles, bric a brac, cakes and home produce and a Grand Prize Draw as well as lots of games. Sporting challenges will be presented by Holly Meadows Youth Football Club and also West Norfolk Young Carers. Excitement will build throughout the afternoon in anticipation of the final Snailrace, expected to take place around 4.30pm. Who will succeed as World Champion? Be sure to be there so you don't miss it! Proceeds for St Andrew's Church Congham.
HC4U (Holiday Club 4 You) GT MASSINGHAM VILLAGE HALL Holiday Club 4 You at Great Massingham Village Hall. Returning for its 5th year, a small team from Church run a FREE Children's Holiday Club aimed at reception to Year 6 children. Fun & Friendship with bible stories, craft activities, Games, Singing and more..... Tell your friends - even better bring your friends. Ring Revd Judith Pollard 01485 601251 fro more details or register at schools.
ROYDON'S "BIT OF A DO" ALL SAINTS CHURCH, ROYDON Roydon's "Bit of a Do" takes place on the Glebe field next to the Church. Help welcome, as would be gifts for prizes, cakes etc. All the usual stalls and raffle. For further information or offers of help, please contact Jackie on 600353.
TOWER OPEN DAY ST BOTOLPH, GRIMSTON Saturday 17th August at St Botolphs church, Grimston we are holding a Tower open afternoon from 2pm -5pm. We are inviting people from the local community to come and meet the bell ringers, see what we do and what bell ringing is all about. Refreshments will be available and members of the bell ringing team will be on hand to meet and greet the public. Mike Harding, tower captain
"LAST NIGHT of the PROMS" BILTON SILVER BAND ST BOTOLPH'S CHURCH, GRIMSTON Doors open at 18.45 pm, so do come along and join in the fun with great music and singing. The Bilton Silver Rugby Band has agreed to come and give us a rousing "Last Night of the Proms". Tickets are £10.00 and include punch and nibbles. Available from David Ellis 01553 674286 or from Joy Smith.
BENEFICE COACH TRIP to ELY CATHEDRAL Coach trip to Ely Wednesday September 25th - cost is £15 . . . Pick ups from Grimston Surgery at 10am and Massingham Shop at 10.15am to travel to Ely Cathedral for a guided tour at 12 noon lasting an hour. At lunch time - choice of taking our own sandwiches etc or enjoying one of the delightful eateries very close to the Cathedral. Wow, I cannot wait!!! Look forward to seeing you - tickets will be available very shortly. Any queries give me a call on 01485 600485, Rosemarie Bowers
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CONGRATULATIONS on CONFIRMATION
JUNE 19th at GREAT MASSINGHAM CHURCH
THURS. June 27th 7.30 - 9.00 pm
SATURDAY 29th JUNE 3.00 pm
SAT & SUN 29th & 30 th JUNE from 10.00 am
SATURDAY 20th JULY 2019 2.00 - 4.30 pm
29/30/31 st July 10 - 12.00 pm
SATURDAY AUGUST 3rd 1.30 - 4.00 pm
SATURDAY 17th AUGUST 14.00 - 17.00 pm
SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 19.30 pm
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