Church: www.churchintheplumsteads.com Parish:www.greatandlittleplumsteadparishcouncil.co.uk

September 2017 Edition

CHURCH and PARISH

The magazine for

Great & Little Plumstead, Thorpe End & Witton

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A Who’s Who of the Church in the Plumsteads St Mary’s Great Plumstead, Saints Gervase and Protase Little Plumstead,

St David’s Thorpe End and St Margaret’s Witton www.churchintheplumsteads.com

Priest in Charge

Rev. Darleen Plattin The Rectory 9 Lawn Crescent Thorpe End NR13 5BP Tel 01603 300093 darleenplattin@btinternet.com

Treasurer

Lindy Doherty 15 Barker Way Thorpe End NR13 5EZ Tel: 01603 438070 lindy.doherty@hotmail.com

Secretary

Jan Beaumont, 4 Boulton Road, Thorpe St Andrew, NR7 0DF Tel: 01603 461360

Great Plumstead Churchwarden

David Jacobs The Nurseries Smee Lane Gt Plumstead NR13 5AX Tel: 01603 433687

Little Plumstead Churchwarden

There are two churchwarden vacancies at Little Plumstead

Thorpe End Churchwarden

Nicky Dunnett 7 Broadland Drive Thorpe End NR13 5BT Tel: 01603 700162

Witton Churchwardens

Jane Hood Cherry Tree Farm Witton Lane Witton NR13 5DW

David Wheeler Appletree Farm Smee Lane Great Plumstead NR13 5AX Tel: 01603 431500

If you have recently moved into our villages and would like to know more about your local churches, please contact your local churchwarden

As always, Darleen is available to visit at home or in hospital, whether you are ill, recovering, or just want to see someone, please telephone. If you have a prayer request please let her know either by phone, email or through her letter box. Alternatively leave them at the back of one of the churches. If you are unable to get to church and would like communion at home please let her know. Enquires for Baptisms, Thanksgiving services, Weddings and Services of Blessing or Thanksgiving after a Civil Marriage ceremony are always welcome please telephone or email for an initial chat. On the sad occasion of a bereavement please do contact her or ask the undertaker to do so, Darleen is available to come and discuss your wishes for a funeral service in Church, the Crematorium or Colney wood.

Contact details are above

The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those held by, the editor, Incumbent or the PCC.

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From the Rectory

September 2017

Dear Friends,

Many of us within our villages are dog owners and those of us who are frequently find ourselves chatting to one another as our dogs stop to sniff each other out, tangle up their leads and want to play. There are even times when the dogs get fed up with our chatting and sit down with a sigh.

In Thorpe End dog walkers are often seen holding little bags (and I am sure there are times when I wave them at people who wave to me from their cars), because on the whole we are responsible dog owners and pick up behind our pets. Unfortunately, there is only one dog waste bin in the main part of the village, so once past that the choice is to take the bag home and put in your own bin. At least that should be the choice, however recently bags of dog mess have been deposited in the bins at St. David’s.

Please would you not do this, it is unnecessary, and causes a smell and flies. The Green bins at St. David’s are for the use of hall and church users, they are not public waste bins. Putting waste in these bins is the equivalent of someone walking into your garden and putting their rubbish in your bin.

Perhaps the answer is to approach the Parish Council for another bin on the corner of Green Lane, but until then on behalf of the PCC may I ask you to please take your bags home. Fortunately, we don’t have this problem at the other three churches. Yours in Christ

Darleen

From the Registers

Baptisms

13th August Annabel Katharine Heyhoe Lt Plumstead Edward Henry Martin Heyhoe 27th August Riley Patrick Robin Roe Gt Plumstead

Weddings

12th August Peter Ibbett and Jackie Brownsell Thorpe End

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Childhood Memories Do you ever reminisce about your childhood or think of some of the games you used to play? If so, our next evening is one you should not miss - Angela Bishop will be bringing and talking about childhood "Toys and Games". She aims to make her evenings amusing and fun as well as to stimulate your old memories. The competition, for anybody who wishes to take part, is "Childhood Memories". The date for your diary: Thursday September 21st, 7.15 pm prompt in St David's Church Hall. Hosts: Thorpe End WI. Visitors are welcome to attend this and any other meetings free of charge, although we may encourage you to buy a raffle ticket to cover the cost of refreshments. For more details, please see our website www.thorpeendwi.wordpress.com or phone Carole on 434228 or Rosemary on 435123. On 20th July we invited members from neighbouring WI's to our "Fun with Flowers" evening. Fifteen visitors and 25 of our members enjoyed Crystal Dyball's amusing talk and helpful descriptions whilst she made four stunning arrangements, which were raffled off at the end of the evening. A great spread of food was provided by our Committee and we all agreed we had enjoyed a friendly, relaxed and entertaining evening catching up with our visitors. In August there was no formal meeting in the church hall. Instead several of us had a brilliant evening of wine tasting at the Paddock Farm Shop in Mulbarton. We set off for the vineyard on a hay wagon or on foot, inspected the vines, whilst being how Hummbleyard wines came into being and the basics of growing. We then tasted two wines whilst standing in the vineyard, the first being a very refreshing sparkling wine. As rain threatened, we headed back to the farm shop, again on the hay wagon, where we proceeded to taste several more white wines and three rosés, accompanied by a good spread of home cooked pizza and other treats. Photos from July and August can be seen in the Photos section of our website:www.thorpeend.wi.wordpress.com and also in the What We Did in 2017 section. Please do take a look!

Thorpe End Village Hall is looking for someone to join the Committee to oversee repairs and maintenance of the Hall. This would suit someone who has retired and wishes to be involved in the running of the Hall. If you are interested, please emailchairman@thorpeend.org.

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Gt. & Lt. Plumstead & District Horticultural Society The Club had a very enjoyable weekend visiting Polesden Lacey and Hampton Court.and the Summer Show went very well despite the rain and it was amazing how many lovely exhibits had been entered and members had done extremely well. After the presentation of cups to Derek Sheldrake, Jean Sheldrake, Ruth Boden, David Curtis, Wendy Stevens and Dennis Stevens the day ended with a raffle. The August meeting welcomed Ian Bedford, a Research Entomologist, who talked about “Butterflies” and showed slides describing their life cycle from a caterpillar how it develops and how important they are to research. This was a very informative and interesting topic. The flower of the month was won by Derek Sheldrake.. The next meeting on Monday 4th September 2017 will be at 7.30 pm at St David’s Thorpe End the speaker will be Don Andrews on “Dahlias”. The flower of the month can be one of members own choice The meeting on Monday 2nd October 2017 will be at 7.30 pm at St David’s Thorpe End and the speaker will be Charlotte Philcox on “Remedies and Rosewater”. Please note that this will also be the Autumn Show so remember to pick up a Schedule and be preparing your entries. Visitors are very welcome to any of our meetings where you can enjoy picking up gardening tips and getting information together with friendly conversation.

GREAT PLUMSTEAD FUEL ALLOTMENT CHARITY Applications are invited for distribution of funds by the above charity. Distribution will take place in December as usual and the closing date is 7th November 2017. Should you wish to apply please complete an application form which can be collected (and returned) to Forge View, Middle Road, Great Plumstead. The first bungalow (layby outside) after the Hare Road, Low Road crossroads. The forms can be found in an envelope near the front door. Forms can be collected after 1st October. Maggie Johnson – Secretary Telephone No. 01603 720720

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The Rambling Group Many thanks to John, for leading the walk in July. The walk on Wednesday, 20 September, will be lead by Ailsa. Meet for 1.30pm start , at Ferry House Public House, 1 Ferry Road, Surlingham NR 14 7AR. It is a 2.5 mile walk to Surlingham Church, and back along the river, with an option to extend the walk to Bramerton. Refreshments available at the pub. Thursday 28th September, meet Castle Carvery, Salhouse Road. 12.30 for 1pm, to celebrate Ray's 90th birthday. Saturday, 7th October. David and Sarah will lead the walk. Meet for a 1.30pm start, at Hall Farm Barn, NR13 3HW at Reedham. It is just before you get to Pettit's, coming from Acle. All are WELCOME! For further details contact Freda :- 01603 700623 or 07969 419 450.

Join us at St. David’s Thorpe End on Sunday

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October at 11am for our

Come and vote for your favourite harvest hymn. The service will be followed by a bring and share lunch for those who wish to stay.

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Quiz and Chip night

at

Gt Plumstead Bowls Club

will be held on

Friday 29th September 2017 7 for 7.30pm start.

Bar available.

Book early as popular event. Teams of up to 8.

Contact Lilian or Eddie on 01603 439949

And for fun ……. Signs that say it all On a maternity room door: Push. Push. Push. At an optometrist's office: If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place. Seen on a bin lorry: Satisfaction guaranteed, or double your rubbish back! In an office: After tea break, staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board. Helpful signs In the grounds of a private school: No trespassing without permission. A sign advertising a Company-wide skiing race: Let's see who can go downhill the fastest. Outside a photographer's studio: Out to lunch: if not back by five, out for dinner also. Notice in health food shop window: Closed due to illness. On a plumber's van: We repair what your husband fixed

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Weekly activities in the villages At Great Plumstead VH - Dance classes (various types), art group, yoga, table tennis, western dance and toddlers group. For information contact Maggie Johnson 01603 720720

At Thorpe End VH: Dance classes for children and adults, short mat bowls, yoga, Jumping Jacks Gym Club and BabyFit. For information, contact the Secretary on 07810 076021. Website: www.thorpeend.org

At St David’s Church: Bridge, Pins & Needles, Photography, Horticultural Club, Pre-School (Monday - Friday), Italian classes, WI and Parish Council meetings. Ring Jeanette Batch 01603 439449 for details

At Little Plumstead Village Hall : a range of dance classes for all ages and all abilities. Ballroom and Latin Dancing for adults of all abilities. Please contact the village hall for more details.

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Quiz Night

Saturday October 14th

7pm for a 7.30pm start

At

St. David’s Thorpe End

£5 entry per person,

Book individually and be joined with a team or book a team of up to 6 people,

Bring your own food and drink.

To book a table ring Clive or Lesley 01603 432119

A fun but challenging evening!

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Supply Only or Supply and Install FENSA Reg Co

For A Free Competitive Quote Tele: 01603 897350 www.bbhltd.co.uk

Yoga Classes

Roxley Hall, Yarmouth Rd, Thorpe – Mondays & Thursdays at 5.15pm

Thorpe End Village Hall – Mondays at 7.30pm

www.hesteryoga.co.uk

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Interior & exterior painting & decorating Fully insured, free estimates. For a friendly service at a competitive price, Member of N.C.C. Norfolk Trusted Trader phone Peter Wright on 488796.

NORWICH FLOORING. Covering East Anglia since 1993. Contact Jonathan on 07771962575

Geoff Welton Apprenticeship served Carpenter-Joiner. Undertakes general building and maintenance work. Phone 402334.

Guitar Tuition – Specialising in beginners 712172.

ADVANCED THERAPIES for physical and emotional health 439400

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Pro-File Building Services

Contact DJ

Let us quote for all your repairs and maintenance

We can also provide full kitchen and bathroom service

Phone 07809 062378

Washing Machines, Dishwashers etc.

All repaired. Same day / next day service.

Call local Engineer Michael Jay Phone 01603 440781 or mobile 07884 255292.

Learning – Playing – Growing Little Teds – From 18 months

(with parents/carers) Big Teds – Fvrom 2yrs 6mths

Tel: 07880 870 757 www.thorpeendteddies.co.uk

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Editor’s Note The next issue of Church & Parish will be for October 2017 Please submit your items BEFORE the 15th September to:

magazine@churchintheplumsteads.com

Distribution Note Please contact Mike & Patricia Blythe if you have any queries regarding

the distribution of Church & Parish. Telephone 01603 721100

Church Services 3rd September 12th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Lt Plumstead Holy Communion 11.00am Thorpe End First Sunday Worship 5.00pm Gt Plumstead Come With The Family

10th September 13th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Witton Holy Communion 11.00am Thorpe End Holy Communion

17th September 14th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Lt Plumstead Morning Worship 10.55am Thorpe End Zest 11.00am Thorpe End Holy Communion

24th September 15th Sunday after Trinity 9.30am Lt Plumstead Holy Communion 11.00am Thorpe End Morning Worship

1st October 16th Sunday after Trinity Harvest 8.30am Thorpe End Said Holy Communion 11.00am Thorpe End Harvest Service

We look forward to welcoming you to one of the services.